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TX-UNPS User Access Manager

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In Texas Unified Nutrition Program System (TX-UNPS), the designated User Access Manager (UAM) is a person at your entity who is responsible for the security management of users within your entity. The UAM has the ability to add, modify, and deactivate users, ensures users have the correct security permissions, and helps users with their password resets directly in the Texas Unified Nutrition Program System (TX-UNPS).

An entity may have a maximum of two UAMs.

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Benefits for Assigning a UAM

What Can the UAM Not Do?

User Access Manager Resources

Handbook Guide

The TX-UNPS User Access Manager Handbook Guide provides guidance as well as procedures on how to complete each UAM capability directly in TX-UNPS. The guide covers:

An explanation of the UAM expectations.

A step-by-step process for each task the UAM can complete.

Screen shots of the process as seen in TX-UNPS.

A link to training videos showing each task being completed using the steps explained in the guide.

A complete descriptive list of all Security Group types.

Troubleshooting questions and some quick fixes to common issues the UAM may encounter.

Helpful TX-UNPS information.

Training Videos

The UAM training videos show each process being performed as it is explained in the UAM Handbook Guide. The videos allow for a hands-on approach and segment each step-by-step task.

Getting Started: Brief overview of the UAM process and quick tips/reminders

Logging into TX-UNPS

Adding a New User

Modifying/Updating a User

Resetting a User’s Password

Deactivating a User’s Account

Re-activating a User’s Existing Account

Unlock a User’s Account

Using the Search and Filter Options

Security Form

The Security Authority for User Access Manager (FND-135) form assigns a UAM and must be submitted to TDA for processing. Only two UAMs can be assigned at a time within each entity and the person must not be a temporary employee or a contractor.

The Highest Official can delegate the responsibility to an employee by completing Section B and Section D with the delegated UAM user information.

If the assigned UAM is no longer employed with the entity, a new FND-135 form must be submitted to remove security access of the previous UAM and appoint a new UAM. No updates to any new users or existing users can be done without a new UAM assigned.

The FND-135 only applies to the UAM. No additional forms need to be submitted to TDA for any entity users that the UAM may manage directly in TX-UNPS.
Review the instructions on completing the FND-135 to prevent any delays in obtaining access.

Reminders

Deactivation Rule

TX-UNPS will deactivate user accounts automatically if the user has not signed into TX-UNPS every 120 days. All entity users including the UAM could be affected. TDA sends reminder emails about logging into the system 3 weeks and then again a week prior to the system automatically deactivating the user account. If the UAM’s account is deactivated, a new FND-135 form must be resubmitted to establish the account again. Until the new FND-135 form is received and processed, no other updates to users will be completed.

Keeping User Information Updated

Continuously review your users information including the security groups assigned. Be sure their email address is accurate as important notifications such as 120-day deactivation warning, activating user accounts, password resets, and reminders are sent to the user email address on file. Keeping their information updated is extremely important and can be done through the CE Systems Logins > Details screen.

Need Help?

For general TX-UNPS questions, assistance with managing the security access for your users, or for existing UAM CEs to request their logon ID and password use the information below to direct questions to TDA staff.

Phone: (877) TEX MEAL (839-6325)
Fax: (888) 203-6593
E-mail: TDAUAM@texasagriculture.gov

For instructions on resolving TX-UNPS Session Conflicts, review the quick guide by clicking here.

Assistance available in English and Spanish. Please call 877-TEX-MEAL (877-839-6325) for help. Additional translations services available as well.

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