Removing credentials from a device

To remove a device's SNMP, SSH, or Telnet credentials:

1. On the WhatsUp Gold console, select Configure > WhatsConfigured Task Library. The WhatsConfigured Task Library appears.
2. Do one of the following:
   • Click New to configure a new task. The Select Task type dialog appears.
   • Select Password Task, then click OK. The New WhatsConfigured Task dialog appears.

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3. Select an existing task, then click Edit. The Edit WhatsConfigured Task dialog appears.
4. Enter or select the appropriate information in the dialog fields.
   • Enter a Name for the task. This name is listed in the WhatsConfigured Task Library.
   • Enter a brief Description for the task. This description is listed in the WhatsConfigured Task Library to help you differentiate it from other tasks.
5. Under What you would like to do using the Password Task, select Remove Credential.

   

6. Select the Credential Type that you want to remove, either SNMP, SSH, or Telnet.
7. Select the specific Credential to remove. This list is populated with credentials currently assigned to the device.
8. Under Devices to update, click Add to select the device or device group from which you want to remove credentials.
9. Click OK to save changes.