All manufactured 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.
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 against using passwords that can be easily discovered, such as names or birth dates of family members.
To change the token Password:
Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools.
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.
Note: You can change the token password also by clicking on the tray icon and selecting Change Token Password.
The Change Password window is displayed.
Enter the current token password in the Current Token Password field.
Note: If an incorrect password is entered more than a specified number of times, the token will be locked.
Enter the new token password in the New Token Password and Confirm New Token Password fields.
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.