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EmpowerID Admin Lab 1: Creating Your EmpowerID Person Identity

Purpose​

This lab guides you through the initial login to the EmpowerID lab system and the creation of a personal user identity. This identity will be used throughout the remaining labs in your training.

Prerequisites​

  1. Access to the EmpowerID training environment.
  2. Credentials for the lab administrator account (username: LabAdmin, password provided in your information packet).

Steps​

1. Login to the EmpowerID Training Environment​

  1. Open your browser.
  2. Enter the EmpowerID URL: training-<your lab number>.int1.eidlabs.net (e.g., training-01.int1.eidlabs.net).
  3. Log in using:
    • Username: LabAdmin
    • Password: Provided in your information packet.

2. Create Your User Identity​

  1. Navigate to Identity Administration > People.
  2. On the Find Person page, click Create Identity.
  3. Fill in the required fields:
    • First Name and Last Name: Enter your own name.
    • Login: Specify a unique username for your identity.
    • Primary Role and Location:
      • Click Select Role and Location.
      • Use the Browse option to select:
        • Role: Temporary Role.
        • Location: Temporary Location.
      • Click Select.
  4. Click Save to create your new identity.

3. Assign Management Roles​

  1. Locate your newly created identity on the Find Person Page and bring it up onto the screen by clicking the hyperlink on the login name.
  2. In the Management Roles section, click the pencil icon to edit roles.
  3. Assign the following roles:
    • All Access
    • SaaS All Access Admin
  4. Click Save.

4. Reset Your Password​

  1. Under Actions, click Reset Password.
  2. Enter a new password:
    • Follow the minimum character and complexity requirements.
    • Click Submit.

5. Verify Management Roles​

  1. Search for your identity using the Global Search bar then click the link to bring it up on the screen.
  2. Ensure that the assigned management roles are displayed under the Management Roles section.
  3. Under Actions, click Refresh Management Roles RBAC to reconcile roles.

6. Log In as Your New Identity​

  1. Log out of the Lab Admin account.
  2. Log in using your new identity and password.
  3. Verify that the administrative links and features are accessible.

7. Set Up Your Master Password​

  1. Go to IAM Shop > Shop for Access.
  2. Create a master password when prompted:
    • This password must be different from your login password.
  3. Skip the guided shopping experience if it appears.

8. Explore the System​

  1. Browse through the following sections to ensure full access:
    • Resource Admin
    • My Tasks (e.g., To-Dos, My Requests)
    • My Identity
    • All People (verify visibility of the Lab Admin account and your new account).
  2. Return to the web interface by clicking the top navigation link - EmpowerID Web.

Notes​

  • Risk Analytics and Azure Analytics microservices are not set up in this lab environment.
  • If you encounter any issues, consult your instructor or lab administrator for assistance.

Completion​

Once you’ve successfully logged in with your new identity and verified access to all required features, this lab is complete. Prepare for the next lab by ensuring you are familiar with navigating the EmpowerID interface.

Video Walk-thru​

View a video walk-thru of this lab exercise.