How to add new Control Software users on the NovaSeq X Series
Background
The NovaSeq X Series requires user authentication when logging into the Control Software to perform normal sequencing run operations, as well as Control Software configuration tasks. See the following instructions for adding new user accounts to the NovaSeq X Series Control Software.
How to add a new Control Software User
Select the instrument icon to open the global navigation menu.
Select Settings, and then select Users.
Select Add user.
Enter the following information:
User name
First name
Last name
Select the User enabled checkbox to set the user status as Active. Only active users can sign into the instrument.
Enter a temporary password. Temporary passwords cannot be reused.
The user changes the password when they first sign in. Refer to the section below "Password Requirements" for password recommendations.
To add a user as an Administrator, select the Administratorscheckbox.
To make sure that the Administrator can access all permissions, leave the Sequencing Operators checkbox selected.
Select Save when finished.
Password Requirements
Password Length: 8-64 characters Minimum password character requirements:
One upper case
One lower case
One numerical character
One special character
Password History: Cannot match the previous five passwords
For any feedback or questions regarding this article (Illumina Knowledge Article #8011), contact Illumina Technical Support techsupport@illumina.com.
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