Creating a new Backup Exec System Logon Account

Last published : Apr 02, 2026
The Backup Exec System Logon Account enables you to perform several operations. If you delete the Backup Exec System Logon Account, you should create a new one that enables you to perform the specified operations.
To create a new Backup Exec System Logon Account
  1. Click the Backup Exec button, select Configuration and Settings, and then selectLogon Accounts.
  2. Select Manage Logon Accounts.
  3. Click System Account.
  4. Complete the following options:
    User name Type the fully qualified user name for the Backup Exec logon account. For example, DOMAIN\Administrator.
    The user name is provided when you attempt to connect to a computer. The user name you enter is not case-sensitive for the computers that are accessed.
    Change Password Click this option to change the password for the account. The password you enter is encrypted for security.
    Account name Type a unique name for the Backup Exec logon account. The user name is automatically added if you do not enter information into the field.
    Notes Type any optional notes indicating how the Backup Exec logon account is used.
    This is a restricted logon account Select this option to make this Backup Exec logon account a restricted logon account. Restricted logon accounts can be used only by the owner of the logon account and those who know the password. If this option is not selected, the Backup Exec logon account is a common account. Common accounts are the shared accounts that all users can access.
    This is my default account Select this option to make this account your default Backup Exec logon account. Your default account is used to browse, make selections, or restore data on your local computers and remote computers.
  5. Click OK to create the system logon account.
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