= Opal HowTo Manage Users

Tags: [[Opal]] [[DataShield]] [[HowTo]] [[User Management]]

== Overview

Opal users and passwords are stored in a file within the {{{OPAL_HOME/conf}}} directory.  However, I have been told that it is also possible for users to authenticate using a certificate.  However, this may not work when Opal is accessed through a Pound reverse proxy.

== Procedure

1. Go to directory {{{/local/opal-server{version}/tools/}}} and run the command {{{./shiro-hasher -p}}}
2. Enter your password and copy the has string that is displayed by the tool.
3. Edit the file {{{/local/opal_home/conf/shiro.ini}}}
4. In the section for usernames create a line for the new user in the format:
{{{
    {username}={password hash from above},{role}
}}}

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