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15.2 Local user accounts
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Note: It is also possible to select more than one account by using the Ctrl and Shift
keys to perform mass changes of parameters for all selected accounts.
In mapped Active Directory domains, it is not allowed to create or/and remove user accounts.
These actions must be performed in the Active Directory database on the relevant domain
server. It is also not possible to import user accounts — such an action would take no effect
in case of a mapped domain.
15.2 Local user accounts
Local accounts are accounts created in WinRoute or imported from a domain. These accounts
are stored in the WinRoute configuration database (see chapter 25.2 ). These accounts can
be useful especially in domainless environments or for special purposes (typically for the
firewall’s administration).
Regardless on the method used for creation of the account, each user can be authenticated
through the WinRoute’s internal database, Active Directory or Windows NT domain.
The basic administrator account (Admin) is created during the WinRoute installation process.
This account has full rights for WinRoute administration. It can be removed if there is at least
one other account with full administration rights.
Warning
1. All passwords should be kept safe and secret, otherwise they might be misused by an
unauthorized person.
2. If all accounts with full administration rights are removed and you logout from the
WinRoute administration, it is not possible to connect to the WinRoute administration
any longer. Under these conditions, a local user account (Admin with a blank password)
will be created automatically upon the next start of the WinRoute Firewall Engine.
3. Provided that you forget your administration password, contact the Kerio Technologies
technical support (see chapter 26 ).
Creating a local user account
Open the User Accounts tab in the User and groups → Users section. In the Domain combo
box, select Local User Database.
Click on the Add button to open a guide to create a new user account.