Updating CMS Passwords
The CMS application runs under a windows account. When this windows account password is changed, the systems below should be updated to reflect the updated password.
CMS System Password Reset Checklist
- Apache Tomcat Service
- CMS LDAP Password
- CMS web site within IIS (see table below)
Updating the CMS Service Account Password in IIS
Step Number | Procedure | Example |
|---|---|---|
1 | Open IIS (internet information services) manager and select the CMS website | |
2 | Select the CMS website and click "Basic Settings.." in the actions tab. | ![]() |
3 | Click "connect as..." | |
4 | Click "Set specific user" Input the correct credentials. | |
5 | Next, select the CMS website and from the features view click "Authentication". | ![]() |
6 | Select the "Anonymous Authentication" and Click "edit". | ![]() |
7 | Click "Set specific user" Insert the correct credentials and click "OK". | ![]() |
8 | Repeat steps 6-8 for each of the applications. | |
9 | Restart the CMS server. |



