All token devices are configured with the factory initial password, 1234567890. To ensure strong, two factor security, it is important for the user to change the token password to a private user password as soon as the new token is received.
When a token password has been changed, the new password is used for all SafeNet (eToken) applications involving the token. It is the user’s responsibility to remember the token password. Without it, the user cannot use the token.
Setting an administrator password on the token devices enables the administrator to unlock the user password if it is forgotten or lost. We recommend initializing all tokens with an administrator password.
Note: The token password is an important security measure in safeguarding your company’s private information. The best passwords are at least eight characters long and include upper and lower case letters, punctuation marks and numbers created in a random order. We recommend not using passwords that can easily be discovered, such as names or birth dates of family members which can easily be discovered.
To change the token Password:
In the left pane of the Tools window, select the token to which the new password will be assigned.
Click Change Password in the right pane.
The Change Password window opens.
Enter the current token password in the Current Token Password field.
Enter the new token password in the New Token Password and Confirm New Token Password fields.
Note: As you type a new password, the password quality indicator on the right displays a percentage score of how well the new password matches the password quality policy.
Click OK.
The token password is changed.