Possible to make UCP password same as VM password?

General Help
1

Not sure if this is possible, but it would be nice to be able to log into the UCP with one’s VM password.

2

Option in 13, User Manager, Settings, Authentication Settings, Authentication Engine, Asterisk Voicemail.

3

I would just like to point out this is a HORRIBLE ideal. especially if exposed to the public internet.

4

Its internal only. No outside access.

5

IMHO it is always a good idea to force somewhat secure vmail passwords with externpasscheck

http://www.asteriskdocs.org/en/3rd_Edition/asterisk-book-html-chunk/Voicemail_id263499.html

given that the top right hand corner “cog wheel” allows the user to change the ucp password to anything she wants.

6

If I change engines on a system already running with lots of users, what happens? Will it just keep my usernames (all are extensions) and just associate the VM password or will I need to make new users?

Will this affect the admin user account?

7

You would have to explain what “change engines” means to you.