--- title: Rename Password description: When changing a staff name/last name the system will require for a "Rename Password" as form of authorization to make the changes. If you want to change the Rename Password follow these steps: --- [Skip to content](https://faq.elecate.com/faq/rename-password#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Customer portal](https://elecate.com/tickets-view?hsLang=en) ![Elecate with Star](https://faq.elecate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Elecate_pri.png?width=400&height=203&name=Elecate_pri.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Customer portal](https://elecate.com/tickets-view) - Go to elecate.com Go to elecate.com Hi, How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Home](https://faq.elecate.com/faq?hsLang=en) 2. [General Setup](https://faq.elecate.com/faq/general-setup?hsLang=en) # Rename Password   Elecate includes several password-protected functions that provide additional security for sensitive actions. These passwords help control access to employee data changes, payroll-related functions, payment processing, credit card information, pricing adjustments, and discounts. Administrators can configure these passwords through **Settings \> Legacy Settings** to ensure that only authorized personnel can perform specific actions within the system. The Rename Password is one example of these security controls. #### **The following security password fields may be configured:** #### 1. Name Change Password Controls authorization for changing a staff member's first name or last name. **Use Case:** Prevent unauthorized modifications to employee records. #### 2. Staff Password Controls access to staff-related management functions. **Use Case:** Restrict sensitive employee maintenance activities to authorized users. #### 3. Time Clock Password Controls access to time clock-related actions and adjustments. **Use Case:** Prevent unauthorized edits to employee timekeeping records. #### 4. Credit Card Password Controls access to credit card information and credit card-related processing functions. **Use Case:** Protect sensitive payment card information and payment transactions. #### 5. Payments Password Controls authorization for payment-related activities. **Use Case:** Ensure only approved users can process or manage customer payments. #### 6. Price Adjustment / Discount Password Controls the ability to enter pricing adjustments or apply discounts. **Use Case:** Prevent unauthorized price changes that could impact revenue and profitability. #### **How to Update these Passwords?** 1. Go to Settings \> Legacy Settings 2. Change the Rename Password on the "Name Change Password" field 3. 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