How to update a password or roles for a user created through the ./add-user.sh script in JBoss EAP?

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Environment

  • Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP)

    • 6.x
    • 7.x

  • Red Hat JBoss Data Virtualization (DV)

    • 6.x

Issue

  • How to reset the password for a user created through the ./add-user.sh script in JBoss EAP ?
  • How to update the roles for a existing user in JBoss EAP?
  • How to change jboss user password ?

Resolution

  • The existing user password and roles can be updated by using the ./add-user.sh script and entering the same username again. Below are the steps :
    1. Run the ./add-user.sh script again.
    2. Select the appropriate type of user.
    3. Enter the same username.
    4. When the below question will be asked , enter yes and enter the new password.
User 'xyz' already exits, would you like to update the existing user password and roles
Is this correct yes/no?
  • The user password will be updated.

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