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fe_services user

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On an Endpoint Security (HX) appliance, the fe_services user has no access to Endpoint Security (HX) appliance functionality via the Web UI.

  • They have basic API access to Endpoint Security (HX) appliance features.

  • They can approve containment requests and stop containment of host endpoints.

  • They cannot maintain custom policy channels in the API.

  • They can run all CLI commands.

You cannot use the fe_services user or create additional fe_services users unless you have an MD_ACCESS license. In addition, the password for the fe_services user cannot be changed.