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Reactivating a System ID
This job aid explains how to reactivate a System ID. This process returns a currently deactivated System ID to an active state. Once you have reactivated the System ID with a new password, you will need to activate applications for the System ID as well.
Note: For the User Administrator role, a dashboard that shows different options will appear.
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From the dashboard, click the Manage System IDs link.
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The Manage System IDs screen appears. Navigate the list using the controls at the bottom of the screen. You can filter the list using the Search fields. Click a row to select an existing System ID.
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Profile information for the select record appears. Click EDIT.
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The Edit System ID screen appears. Click Reactivate ID.
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As part of the reactivation process, select whether you want to associate the System ID with Password or SSH Key authentication.
- For Password-managed authentication, enter a new password and confirm that the password aligns with the listed parameters. Click REACTIVATE SYSTEM ID.
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The Password Reset Successfully screen appears. Click BACK TO PROFILE.
Note: Application access must be granted as necessary before the System ID can be used. Follow the steps in the Granting Access to an Application job aid.
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If you selected SSH Key authentication, follow the instructions below:
Note: It is important to plan before you begin to use SSH Keys. Be prepared to update the private key in the appropriate systems and servers to avoid any interruption to business activities. The public key will be updated within the Fannie Mae systems.
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To generate an SSH Key pair, click on GENERATE.
Note: If you already have an existing public key, click on the Use Existing Key tab and upload the public key.
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SSH keys will be generated and downloaded to your device. Click CONTINUE to proceed.
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- For Password-managed authentication, enter a new password and confirm that the password aligns with the listed parameters. Click REACTIVATE SYSTEM ID.
Note: Application access must be granted as necessary before the System ID can be used. Follow the steps in the Granting Access to an Application job aid.