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Effects of setting an administrator password

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When you set the interface mode to Standard access or Lock client interface, you must also set an administrator password. The administrator can also generate a time-based password that users can enter for temporary access to the Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS) Client.

Setting the interface mode to Standard access or Lock client interface affects the following users:

All users

In Lock client interface mode, users must enter the administrator or temporary password to access the Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS) Client.In Lock client interface mode, users must enter the administrator password to access the Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS) Client.

Once entered, the user has access to the whole interface, including configuration settings on the Settings page.

Non-administrators

(users without administrator rights)

In Standard access mode, non-administrators can:

  • Get information about which Trellix products are installed, including version and status.

  • Check for updates (if enabled).

  • View the Event Log.

  • Get help and access the FAQ and Support pages.

In Standard access mode, non-administrators can't view or change configuration settings on the Settings page.

Administrators

(users with administrator rights)

In Standard access mode, administrators must enter the administrator or temporary password.In Standard access mode, administrators must enter the administrator password.

Once entered, the administrator has access to the whole interface, including configuration settings on the Settings page.