Documentation – Ruffian Software

TechIDAgent.macOS Setup

June 16, 2025 by Martin White

This document outlines how to set up the TechIDAgent.macOS, which runs on a standalone macOS workstation, to create and manage identities for technicians.

This is pre-release documentation and subject … Read more “TechIDAgent.macOS Setup”

Example API Usage – CreateLeaf

June 4, 2025 by Martin White

At Ruffian Software, Inc. we are developers and we love to see our product and community grow….alright enough with the niceties….to the code! This code is available under the MIT … Read more “Example API Usage – CreateLeaf”

Setup of TechIDAgent, Managing AutoLogon for TechIDManager

May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 by Emily Sturdevant

4.7

Install TechIDAgent.Windows on a computer for managing an AutoLogon use “autologon” commandline option and setup like a shared account

This document outlines how to set up the TechIDAgent, … Read more “Setup of TechIDAgent, Managing AutoLogon for TechIDManager”

TechIDManager LAPS Installation on Workstation Instructions

May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 by Emily Sturdevant

4.5

Install TechIDAgent.Windows on Workstation for managing a shared account

Let’s get straight to the point:
TechIDManager is a powerful replacement for Microsoft LAPS—designed to work at MSP scale across … Read more “TechIDManager LAPS Installation on Workstation Instructions”

Workstation Agent Install Instructions

May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 by Emily Sturdevant

4.2

Install TechIDAgent.Windows on Workstation for creating unique accounts

These installation instructions explain how to install the TechIDManager PAM agent on either a domain controller, or Local Windows Computer. The

TechIDAgent.Windows Setup

June 10, 2025April 21, 2025 by Martin White

This document outlines how to set up the TechIDAgent.Windows, which runs on each domain controller, or a standalone workstation, to create and manage identities for technicians.

Note: TechIDAgent should

Feature: Tech Specific Options

April 14, 2025 by Emily Sturdevant

TechIDManager handles a variety of tasks. It includes managed passwords, individual user password vaults, and shared password vaults. There are many configurable permissions for what a technician can and can’t … Read more “Feature: Tech Specific Options”

Agent Clear Public Key

March 25, 2025 by Martin White

With CH/MC version 5.574 there is a new option to “Clear Public Key” on the agent details screen. What is this and why would this ever be needed?

Every Agent … Read more “Agent Clear Public Key”

Feature: One Time Password Share

May 7, 2025March 17, 2025 by Emily Sturdevant

At TechIDManager, we recommend against sharing admin accounts. However, we understand that in some cases, it may be necessary—such as granting access to outside vendors or providing temporary admin access … Read more “Feature: One Time Password Share”

Feature: Passwords; Random or Passphrases

March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 by Emily Sturdevant

Passwords come in various styles and formats. TechIDManager has always supported randomly generated passwords of any length. Recently, we introduced an additional option: users can now choose between a fully … Read more “Feature: Passwords; Random or Passphrases”