TIBCO Managed File Transfer Command Center/Internet Server: Update System Configuration "Cached Password"

TIBCO Managed File Transfer Command Center/Internet Server: Update System Configuration "Cached Password"

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Article ID: KB0073596

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Products Versions
TIBCO Managed File Transfer Command Center 8.3.0 and below

Description

The default System Configuration could allow a user to become authenticated and execute some MFT service functions. The functionality of this level of privilege is limited.

Issue/Introduction

TIBCO Managed File Transfer Command Center/Internet Server: Update System Configuration "Cached Password"

Environment

All supported environments

Resolution

On any Command Center or Internet Server with the admin service enabled, navigate to the System Configuration page.  On the Global Settings: Miscellaneous Settings, enter a password for the "Cached Password".  
The password entered is used only by internal MFT processes.  Make sure to enter a strong password.  Then press Update to save the changes.