How to Change the Login Field from User Name to Badge Number

Products

• CA Identity Suite

Issue/Introduction

This guide provides instructions on how to modify the login field in the Login page of User Console of the Identity Portal from "User Name" to "Badge Number".
This change will allow users to log in request their Badge Number instead of username to more accurately reflect how they access the software. 

Resolution

Steps to Change the Login Field

1. Access the Portal Management Console:

   • Log in to the Portal Management Console with administrative credentials.

2. Navigate to Localization Settings:

   • Go to the menu and select Localization.

3. Modify Language Settings:

   • Within the Localization section, click on Language.

4. Update Static Text:

   • Under the Language settings, select Static.
   • Look for the section labeled Login.

5. Locate and Change 'Username':

   • In the Login section, find the field labeled username.
   • Update the label for username to your desired value, for example "Badge Number" or "Please enter Username"   
     
     

6. Save Changes:

   • Ensure that all changes are saved.
   • Verify that the changes are reflected on the User Console login page.
     
     
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Additional Information

Important Considerations

• Security: Ensure that using Social Security Numbers complies with your organization's security policies and data protection regulations.
• User Communication: Inform users about this change to avoid confusion during the login process.
• Testing: Before rolling out the change, test the login functionality to ensure that it works as expected with the new field.

Troubleshooting

• If the changes do not appear on the login page, clear the browser cache or try accessing the console from a different browser.
• Ensure that all modifications were saved correctly in the Portal Management Console.