Conditions for using the LightClient
The LightClient allows end users to easily manage their passwords in Password Safe without any training or prior knowledge. In order to ensure proper operation, the administration has to make a few preparations first. This will be further discussed in the following.
Relevant rights and settings
This section lists the rights and settings the user needs to work with the LightClient. The administration can adjust these rights and settings at its own discretion.
Rights
User right | Chapter | New |
---|---|---|
Can create individual passwords in the LightClient | ✔ | |
Can upload new password images. | ✔ | |
Can manage password images. | ✔ | |
Can close tab of own organizational unit in the LightClient | ✔ |
Settings
Settings | Chapter | New |
---|---|---|
Ask for Favicon download. | ✔ | |
Display of passwords in the LightClient | ✔ | |
Display of passwords in the FullClient | ✔ | |
Logo view with MouseOver in the LightClient | ✔ | |
Standard form (for the LightClient) | ✔ | |
Start LightClient at next login | ✔ | |
Include subordinate organizational units in the LightClient | ✔ |
Password Management in the LightClient
There are several ways to provide/create passwords in the LightClient.
Predefined passwords
Predefined passwords have already been created on the FullClient. LightClient users must at least obtain the right to read a record in order to use the password.
Creating passwords via applications
In order to use applications on the LightClient, the administration must first create them on the FullClient. By clicking on the application, the end user can easily generate secure passwords. To be able to use the application, the user needs at least the authorization to read.
Further information on this topic can be found in the chapter Applications.
Creating passwords via applications without applications
Please consider the following rights and settings so that LightClient users can create new passwords.
User rights:
- Can create individual passwords in the LightClient
Setting:
Default form (for LightClient) Otherwise, no form can be assigned to the new password.
- Add right to the organizational unit of the user