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Moving passwords

Record movement behavior​

Data can be moved within Netwrix Password Secure to another organisational structure. This doesn't necessarily have to be linked to a change in permissions (the effects are described in the following section). Moving records without changing the permissions mainly has effects on the filtering or search functions for records.

Move a record​

The (marked) records are moved either via the ribbon or via the context menu that is accessed using the right mouse button.

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Multiple records can also be marked and moved. The selected permissions are then valid for all records in this case.

Required permissions​

No special user rights/settings are required to move records. The “move” right for the record is the only deciding factor.

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Effects on existing permissions​

effects on existing permissions

  • Retain permissions: The permissions for the record aren't changed by moving it and are retained
  • Overwrite permissions: The permissions for the record are overwritten by the target OU
  • Extend permissions: The existing permissions are extended to include the permissions for the target OU
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From a technical perspective, all rights are removed from the record when overwriting the permissions. The permissions are then applied to the record in accordance with the rights template or inheritance from organisational structures. Note here that it is theoretically possible to remove your own rights to the record. The rights change is only performed if at least one user retains the right to issue permissions as a result. Otherwise, the rights change is cancelled with a corresponding message.