How can I change the user identity that runs a build agent in TeamCity?

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Chris Farmer picture Chris Farmer · Mar 21, 2010 · Viewed 21.4k times · Source

I am trying to get a build process set up in TeamCity 5, and I am encountering an access denied error when trying to copy some files. I see that my build agent is running as "SYSTEM" now, and I think that's part of the problem. I'd like to change that user identity. The trouble is that I can't figure out how to change those settings on the build agent. How can I change the build user identity?

Answer

Otávio Décio picture Otávio Décio · Mar 21, 2010
  1. Open the services list (Start -> Run -> services.msc)
  2. Find the "Team City Build Agent" service
  3. Open the properties dialog for the service (right click, Properties)
  4. Choose the "Log On" tab
  5. Change the identity of the user running the service by choosing "this account" and enter the password.

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