Change Data Collecting Account Password in Netwrix Auditor

Question

How can you change the password for the data-collection account in multiple monitoring plans in Netwrix Auditor at once?

Answer

Refer to the following steps to update the password for your data-collection account in Netwrix Auditor:

1. In the main Netwrix Auditor menu, click Settings.
2. In the left pane, select the General tab.
3. Click Manage under Accounts and passwords.
4. In the left pane, select the account whose password you'd like to update. Once selected, click the Update password button.
5. Provide a new password, and click OK to save changes.
6. In some cases, you might need to restart Netwrix services for the changes to take effect.

NOTE: A new password won't be applied to Netwrix Password Reset, Event Log Manager, or Inactive User Tracker data-collection accounts. Refer to the following article for additional information: Failed Logon Attempts after Recent Service Account Password Change.