Changing the Oracle Wallet Password

An Oracle wallet password change is effective immediately. The wallet is saved to the currently selected directory, encrypted with the password.

Note:

If you are using a wallet with auto login enabled, you must regenerate the auto login wallet after changing the password. See "Using Auto Login for Oracle Wallets to Enable Access Without Human Intervention" for more information.

To change the password for a wallet:

  1. Start Oracle Wallet Manager.

    • (UNIX) At the command line, enter the following command:

      owm

    • (Windows) Select Start, Programs, Oracle-HOME_NAME, Integrated Management Tools, Wallet Manager

  2. If the wallet is closed, then open it by selecting Open from the Wallet menu. When prompted, select the wallet directory location, and then enter your wallet password.

  3. From the Wallet menu, select Change Password.

    The Change Wallet Password dialog box appears.

  4. Enter the following information:

    • Old Wallet Password: Enter the current wallet password.

    • New Wallet Password and Confirm Wallet Password: Enter the new password.

  5. Click OK.

A message at the bottom of the window confirms that the password was successfully changed.

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