Overview
Administration of users for a pulse™ server is possible via the "users" tab of the "administration" section of the web interface. This tab provides a combined view of all the registered users along with a form for creating new users.
Creating Users
Users may be added to your pulse™ server using the form on the right hand side of the "users" tab. The form requires the following fields:
| Field |
Description |
Example |
| login |
The name the user will use to log into the system. |
jsmith |
| name |
The user's full name. |
John Smith |
| authenticate via ldap |
If checked, the user will be authenticated against a configured LDAP server rather than by a pulse password. |
|
| password |
An initial password for the user. This may be changed by an admin or the user at a later time. |
r4nd0mp455w0rd |
| confirm password |
The same password again, to confirm it was typed correctly. |
r4nd0mp455w0rd |
 | Choosing logins
Whenever possible, a user's login should be chosen to match their login name in your SCM. If this is not possible, the user will need to configure one or more aliases to access features such as viewing their latest changes. |
Granting Privileges
All users are granted the right to log in to pulse™ and view all projects, queues and agent information. To grant additional privileges, including the authority to access the "administration" section and to configure projects, you must add the user to a group.
Editing User Details
You can edit a user's details by clicking the "edit" link in the user's row of the "users" table. This allows you to change the authorities granted to the user.
Changing a User's Password
If a user forgets their password, any administrator can change it by clicking the "edit" link in the user's row of the "users" table. You will be presented with a form that accepts a new password and confirmation.
Deleting a User
To delete a user, click the "delete" link in the user's row in the "user" table. Upon confirmation the user will be removed from your pulse™ server.
