How can I reset my password via Lion Server web front-end?

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How can I reset my password via Lion Server web front-end?

I'm trying to enable my users to be able to change their passwords from the default value I've given them. This can be done from the user's profile page but when with the new Lion Server web interface, I select the "Change Password" at the bottom of the page and I get the following result:

Changing passwords is turned off.

You can turn it on by using the Server app on the server.

I'm assuming I cannot use the Server app on my client computer (a MacBook Pro) so I use the Server app on the server. I cannot find out how to enable this feature. I've been all over the Lion Server help documentation but can't find out how.

I've selected my server in the Hardware section on the left-hand side of the Server app and gone to the Settings tab and checked the "Enable screen sharing and remote management" box but I still get the message above.

Thanks in advance...

Posted on Aug 6, 2011 5:31 AM

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Answer 1

chronios

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Oct 10, 2011 7:52 PM in response to Tobin Anthony

You will have to enabled "Profile Manager" tab.

Inside this tab, enable also the "Device Management", which will start a network directory.

This make sense for a centralized user mgmt.

But a bit not user-friendly enough. 🙂

After setting above two,

go back to the "Web" tab, and click the pencil to see the grayed-out activated.

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Tobin Anthony Author

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Aug 6, 2011 6:32 AM in response to Tobin Anthony

Figured it out. In the Web services tab, I clicked on the server and hit the edit (pencil) button. Letting users change the password was one of the options I could check. Thanks anyway.

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Answer 3

Aug 6, 2011 6:33 AM in response to Tobin Anthony

In Server App, go to the Web service in the sidebar and select the default site (ex. server.example.com), then click the pencil button. Check the box that says "Allow Users to Change Their Password" then click Done. It might take a few moments for the changes to be reflected on the web interface, but that will enable web-based password changing for users.

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Sep 23, 2011 9:11 PM in response to Tobin Anthony

I tried doing the same , but my option to tick is grayed out.... , please help. thanks

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Answer 5

Oct 16, 2011 2:29 AM in response to chronios

Hi Chronios,

Thank you very much, It worked as you said. All going good now 🙂

Mike

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Answer 6

Mar 12, 2012 8:53 PM in response to Tobin Anthony

Have any of you been able to let non-admin users change their password via this web interface? I've got Profile Manager enabled, and the web interface is working fine for admins, but when a regular user tries, it gives the error: Your request could not be completed. The password server may be unavailable.

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Answer 7

Apr 11, 2012 11:08 AM in response to spookybathtub

I have this exact issue. Spent an hour yesterday with the Apple Store genius, and they have nothing to offer in the way of a fix. Instead, they want me to pay the Apple Consultant's Network to find someone who knows Lion Server. Depressing.

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Answer 8

Apr 11, 2012 11:14 AM in response to John Dasher

I finally got it working on my server. You need to enable Open Directory first, which is another can of worms. But I found this book very helpful. http://www.amazon.com/Mac-Lion-Server-Portable-Genius/dp/1118031733

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