How to manage the users of a Cloud Essentials for OpenSearch deployment

Reviewed on August 05, 2025

This page explains how to manage the users of an OpenSearch deployment using the Scaleway console.

Before you start

To complete the actions presented below, you must have:

• A Scaleway account logged into the console
• Owner status or IAM permissions allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization
• Created an OpenSearch deployment

How to change a user's password

1. Click OpenSearch in the Databases section of the console. The Cloud Essentials for OpenSearch dashboard displays.

2. Click the name of the OpenSearch deployment in which you want to update a user's password. Its Overview page displays.

3. Click the Users tab. The list of users within your deployment displays.

4. Click Change password next to the appropriate user. A pop-up displays.

5. Enter a new password, or automatically generate one, then click Update password.

You can now connect to your deployment using the new credentials.