.. _change-your-own-password:


Change your own password
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.. _21.2|EKB-11005:


Locally authenticated users can change their own password. 

.. note:: 

   Locally authenticated users includes users where a SSO IdP is configured at higher levels of the hierarchy, but 
   the user has Authentication Method set to Local.

1. Log in to the Automate Admin Portal.
#. Click the toolbar **Settings** icon (Cog), then select your profile name from the drop-down to open the 
   **Account** page. 
#. Click **Change Password**. 
#. Fill out your current password and a new password, then click **Submit**. 

   .. note:: 

      Refer to :ref:`deploy-a-customized-credential-policy` for more information about password length 
      and password complexity requirements, if required.

   Your password is changed.