Editing a Backup Exec logon account

Last published : Apr 02, 2026
When you edit a Backup Exec logon account, the changes are automatically applied to all the content that uses the Backup Exec logon account. Changes made to a Backup Exec logon account are applied immediately. You do not have to restart your system for the changes to take effect.
You can edit the following properties for a Backup Exec logon account:
  • Type (restricted, common, or default)
  • Account name
  • Password
  • User name
  • Notes
To edit 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 change, and then click Edit.
If 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 edit the account.
  1. Edit any of the following properties:
    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.
  2. On the Edit Logon Credentials dialog box, click OK.
  3. On the Logon Account Management dialog box, click OK.
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