6.
In the Auto-generated password type drop-down list, click the password type.
7.
Click OK.
Create and send a wireless activation message to a user
1.
In the BlackBerry® Manager, click the Users tab.
2.
Right-click a user account.
3.
Perform one of the following actions:
• To generate the password automatically and send it to the user in an email message, click Generate and email
activation password. You are notified when the password is sent. Click OK.
• To create your own activation password, in the Set activation password field, type and confirm the activation
password. Provide the password to the user.
Assign a BlackBerry device to a user using the BlackBerry Desktop
Manager
When the BlackBerry® Desktop Manager is installed on a user's computer, the user can control the initial activation of a
BlackBerry device.
During the activation process, the BlackBerry Desktop Manager prompts the user to associate the BlackBerry device with
the user's account on the messaging server and to generate an encryption key.
When the user completes the activation process, the BlackBerry® Professional Software loads messages, address book
information, tasks, and memos on to the BlackBerry device.
1.
Verify that the BlackBerry Desktop Manager is installed on the user’s computer.
2.
Instruct the user to start the BlackBerry Desktop Manager and to connect the BlackBerry device to the computer.
A message prompts the user to assign the BlackBerry device to the mail account. A second message prompts the user
to generate an encryption key.
Protecting lost or stolen BlackBerry devices
You can use IT administration commands to immediately protect your organization's confidential data on BlackBerry® devices
over the wireless network.
Administration Guide
Assign a BlackBerry device to a user using the BlackBerry Desktop Manager
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