All Primavera P6 users will need both a Login Name and a Password to access the program. These are set by the application administrator and shared with the associated users. It’s important to write down these login credentials, as you will need them to access the P6 database.

Given that your password is set by another user, it may be difficult to remember. However, you can choose to change your user password at any time to fit your needs. As a standard user, you can adjust your user password using the User Preferences screen. You can also have your application administrator change your password for you.

In this article, we’ll take a look at how to change your password in Primavera P6 Professional. First, we’ll look at how to adjust your personal password as a user. Then, we’ll look at how to adjust another user’s password as an administrator.

Changing Your Password as a User

At any time, you can adjust your personal user password in Primavera P6. To be able to do this, however, you must have access to the program. If you’ve forgotten your password and can’t log in, you will need your administrator to change your password for you.

To change your password, navigate to the User Preferences window by selecting Edit…

…and then User Preferences.

Here, you can adjust user-specific data, such as how dates or units display. To adjust your password, select the Password tab.

Then, select the Password button.

You will need to enter in your current password, along with your desired new one. Again, if you’re unsure what your current password is, you will need to contact your administrator for help. Depending on your company’s password policy, you might have to use a certain number of characters for your password.

Then, press OK. A confirmation window will appear, confirming the password change.

Change A User’s Password as an Administrator

If you’re an application administrator, you can adjust any user’s Primavera P6 password. If a user has forgotten their password or can’t get logged in, the application administrator can change it for them.

If you are an administrator, you can adjust another user’s password by selecting Admin…​

Then, Users.

From the Users window, select the desired user from the list. Then, navigate down to the General tab within the details section. Here, select Password.

Enter in a new password for the user and confirm it. Then, press OK.

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Make sure you note down the new password that you entered in, as you’ll need to share it with the user so they can log in.

Summary

To access Primavera P6, you need both a Login Name and a Password. Your administrator will set these for you when they add you as a user to the program. If you ever want to change your personal password, you can do so from the User Preferences window. On the other hand, if you forget your password altogether, your administrator can adjust it for you. You never have to worry about losing access to the program, as either you or your administrator can change your password at any time.

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Lauren Hecker is the instructor for the Primavera P6 Professionals training courses. To see her next open enrollment course, please visit our calendar. To schedule an onsite or custom course, please contact us!