Replacing a Backup Exec logon account

Last published : Apr 02, 2026
You can replace a Backup Exec logon account within all existing jobs. The data in existing jobs that use the Backup Exec logon account will be updated to use the new Backup Exec logon account. If the new Backup Exec logon account is restricted, you must provide the password.
To replace a Backup Exec logon account
  1. Click the Backup Exec button, select Configuration and Settings, and then selectLogon Accounts.
  2. Select Manage Logon Accounts.
  3. Select the Backup Exec logon account you want to replace, and then click Replace.
  4. On the Replace Logon Account dialog box, select the Backup Exec logon account with which you want to replace the selected Backup Exec logon account.
If the Backup Exec logon account is restricted and you are not logged on to Backup Exec with the same user name as the Backup Exec logon account owner, you must provide the password before you can select the account.
  1. Click OK.
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