Generate a Random Password

To generate a random password for selected users:

  1. After meeting the requirements for random password generation (see list above), open the Manage Users screen and click  to identify any users who require a random password.
  2. Click to view a list of employees.
  3. Select the user(s) who require a random password.
    Click in the box before the user's name or use CTRL+Click to select multiple names.
  4. Click or right-click anywhere on the screen.
    The Generate Random Password icon displays.
  5. Click to generate random passwords for the selected users.
  6. When prompted to generate a new password for selected users, click OK.
Warning: If no users have been selected, Costpoint generates a new password for ALL queried users.

Costpoint generates random passwords and emails them to users. No one other than the individual user sees the password. Costpoint prompts the user to change the password at the next login.