N/auth Module for User Credential Management in NetSuite

The N/auth module allows developers to manage NetSuite user credentials by providing methods to change both the email address and password of the currently logged-in user. This is crucial for maintaining account security and ensuring that users can quickly update their credentials as necessary.

What Methods Are Available in the N/auth Module?

The N/auth module includes the following key methods:

How to Change a User's Email and Password

To change the user's email and password, the following SuiteScript code can be used:

Code Sample

Here’s an example script that changes the current user's NetSuite email and password:

1/**
2 * @NApiVersion 2.x
3 */
4 
5require(['N/auth'], function(auth) {
6    function changeEmailAndPassword() {
7        var password = 'myCurrentPassword';
8        auth.changeEmail({
9            password: password,
10            newEmail: 'auth_test@newemail.com'
11        });
12        auth.changePassword({
13            currentPassword: password,
14            newPassword: 'myNewPa55Word'
15        });
16    }
17    changeEmailAndPassword();
18});

Important Notes

• Ensure you replace the placeholder values for both the current and new password/email addresses with accurate information from your NetSuite account to avoid errors.
• This script can be executed in the SuiteScript Debugger, but it needs to be adapted for deployment scripts to function correctly.

Error Handling for N/auth Methods

When using the methods auth.changeEmail and auth.changePassword, it’s important to handle potential errors:

Common Parameters

The methods utilize the following parameters:

• options.newEmail: (string, required) The new email address for the user.
• options.password: (string, required) The current password for authentication.
• options.onlyThisAccount: (boolean, optional) Limits the email change to roles within the current account if set to true.

Who This Affects

The N/auth module is particularly relevant for:

• Administrators: Who need to manage user accounts.
• Developers: Implementing credential management solutions in custom scripts.

Key Takeaways

• The N/auth module streamlines user credential management in NetSuite.
• Proper error handling is essential when changing user credentials.
• Placeholder values in scripts must be replaced with real account values.

Source: This article is based on Oracle's official NetSuite documentation.