The MU (Make User) command creates a new usercode and an associated password.

Syntax

Explanation

MU <usercode>

Causes the specified usercode to be entered in the USERDATAFILE as a valid usercode.

MU <usercode> / <identifier>

Causes the specified usercode to be entered in the USERDATAFILE as a valid usercode, and designates the identifier following the slash (/) as the password for the usercode.

MU <usercode> PRIVILEGED

Specifies that the usercode is to be privileged.

MU − <usercode> PRIVILEGED

Removes privileged status from the designated usercode.

Examples

Example 1

MU JOHN PRIVILEGED

   JOHN PRIVILEGED

Example 2

MU - JOHN PRIVILEGED

   JOHN IS NOT PRIVILEGED

Example 3

MU JOE/JOE

   JOE USERCODE CREATED

Considerations for Use

If security administrator status is authorized for the system, then a security administrator usercode is required to execute this command.

The MU command is not allowed on a password-generating system.

If the model entry contains a password, then a password must be specified when the usercode is created using the MU system command.

A valid USERDATAFILE must be present; otherwise, the system responds with a REQUEST DENIED message. The MU action is subject to regulation by the MU model entry in SYSTEM/USERDATAFILE. This entry can disallow either the entire MU command or the PRIVILEGED option of the command. See the MCP Security Overview and Implementation Guide and the Security Developer’s Kit (SDK) for more information on the USERDATAFILE.