# PIN Settings

The PINs dialog box allows you to add and edit PINs (Personal Identification Numbers). When PINs are configured, the RTU will require entry of a valid PIN number before allowing various levels of operations.

Each PIN configuration requires:

- an ordinal PIN number
- the PIN code
- a PIN Name which will be included in text reports to provide an audit trail for various operations
- a Privilege level which determines the individual's ability to listen to reports, acknowledge alarms, change RTU configurations (excluding PIN settings), and perform administrative level operations (including PIN settings).

A Separate provision is made for an optional retaining of one of these configured PINs. This feature enables the PIN to be entered automatically upon connecting with an RTU. This will save the Alarmware™ operator from having to manually enter the PIN.

Note: Even if PINs are programmed, access to front panel operations on the RTU does not require PIN entry.