Using Windows-linked user accounts

FactoryTalk Security accounts that are based on existing Windows users, or groups of Windows users, are called Windows-linked accounts. When a Windows-linked user attempts to log on, authentication of the user name and password is performed by Windows using FactoryTalk Security. Windows also determines whether the account is active or locked out.

With Windows-linked accounts, when the user logs onto Windows, they are automatically logged onto the FactoryTalk Directory, as well. This type of security account can be useful when the security needs of the Windows network match those of the control system, for example where the control system is located on a dedicated domain.

You can change the password for a Windows-linked account when you log onto FactoryTalk Directory in the same way that you would change a FactoryTalk Security password. However, security permissions and policies for user and user group accounts are set up in FactoryTalk Security and managed by FactoryTalk Directory.

For more information about changing the password on a Windows-linked or FactoryTalk account, see

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