> # Configuring Local Authentication

> See the Security Configuration Guide, Cisco DCNM for SAN to create the local password database. To create users in the local password database for the iSCSI initiator, the iSCSI keyword is mandatory.

> ## Detailed Steps

> To configure iSCSI users for local authentication using Device Manager, follow these steps:

> 1. Choose Security > iSCSI.

> You see the iSCSI Security dialog box.

> 2. Complete the iSCSI User, Password, and Password Confirmation fields.
> 3. Click Create to save this new user.

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