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Using Web Based Management > Set or Change a Login Password for Web Based Management
Set or Change a Login Password for Web Based Management
We recommend changing the default login password to prevent unauthorized access to Web Based
Management.
1. Start your web browser.
2. Type "https://machine's IP address" in your browser's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is the
machine's IP address).
For example:
https://192.168.1.2
• If you are using a Domain Name System or enable a NetBIOS name, you can type another name, such
as "SharedPrinter" instead of the IP address.
- For example:
https://SharedPrinter
If you enable a NetBIOS name, you can also use the node name.
- For example:
https://brnxxxxxxxxxxxx
The NetBIOS name can be found in the Network Configuration Report.
• For Mac, access Web Based Management by clicking the machine's icon on the Status Monitor
screen.
3. Do one of the following:
• If you have previously set your own password, type it, and then click
.
• If you have not previously set your own password, type initpass, and then click
.
4. Click the Administrator tab.
5. Type the password you want to use in the Enter New Password field (8 to 32 characters).
6. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field.
7. Click Submit.
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