.. _assign_a_credential_policy_to_an_administrator:

Assign a Credential Policy to an Administrator
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This procedure assigns a credential policy to an administrator. 

Typically, an administrator inherits a credential policy from the nearest
hierarchy node at or above their location, wherever a default
credential policy is defined. However, you can explicitly assign a credential policy to
an administrator.


1. Log in as provider, reseller, or customer administrator.
2. Go to (default menu) **User Management > Admins**.
3. Click the administrator that you want to assign a credential policy to.
4. On the **Account Information** tab, from the **Credential Policy** drop-down, choose a credential policy to assign.

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

6. Click **Save**.

.. note::

   If an administrator is already logged on when the credential policy is changed,
   changes do not take effect until the administrator logs out and logs on again.