.. _assign_a_credential_policy_to_a_user:

Assign a Credential Policy to a User
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In general, a user inherits a credential policy from the nearest hierarchy
node at or above the user's location that has a default credential policy
set. However, you can explicitly assign a credential policy to a user.

Procedure
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1. Log in as provider, reseller, or customer administrator.
2. Choose **User Management > Users**.
3. Click the user that you want to assign a credential policy to.
4. Click the **Account Information** tab.
5. From the **Credential Policy** drop-down, choose a credential policy to assign.

   The menu contains all the credential policies available at or above
   the user's node in the hierarchy.

6. Click **Save**.

.. note::

   If a user is signed in when the credential policy is changed, changes are not
   applied until the user signs out and signs in again.