---
title: How to create a common SMB Password Ricoh
description: "If all your scan destination folders are located on one PC/Server, or multiple PC’s that will use the same credentials for SMB authentication, there is an option to manage that Username & Password from ONE location. This eliminates the need…"
url: "https://bdsdoc.com/kb-articles/how-to-create-a-common-smb-password-ricoh/"
updated: "2025-03-17"
category: Networking
tags:
  - Scan to Folder
---

# How to create a common SMB Password Ricoh

If all your scan destination folders are located on one PC/Server, or multiple PC’s that will use the same credentials for SMB authentication, there is an option to manage that Username & Password from ONE location. This eliminates the need to enter it every time you configure a new destination, and only one spot to correct for future password changes.

[Video: How to create a common SMB Password Ricoh](https://www.youtube.com/embed/oiz6wKwHXBE?si=EVvlIgLOv5Fd1-Eh)

![Ricoh SMB Password](https://bdsdoc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ricoh-smb-password.jpg)

## Authentication Credentials

Typically, authentication credentials are entered in the Address Book here for EVERY Scan to Folder address book entry you create.
 ![Ricoh Folder address book ](https://bdsdoc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/folder_authentification_ricoh.jpg)
 If only ONE set of credentials is being used for all destinations, it is possible to manage those credentials from one location.
 ![Ricoh Web Image Monitor](https://bdsdoc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Ricoh-web-image-monitor.jpg)

## IP Address in the Web Browser

Open any Web Browser, and type the IP address of the printer in the Address Bar, and press ENTER.
 ![Ricoh IP Address](https://bdsdoc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ricoh-ip-address-1.jpg)
 At the top right, click on “Login”

## Enter the Administrative Username & Password

If you don’t know it, it will need to be obtained from your network administrator
 ![Ricoh Web Image Monitor Login](https://bdsdoc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ricoh-web-image-monitor-2.jpg)

## Login

Once you are successfully logged in as an Administrator,
 Go to: “Device Management” > “Configuration”
 ![Ricoh Device Management](https://bdsdoc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Ricoh-device-management.jpg)

## Device Settings

Under the “Device Settings” menu, click on: “File Transfer”
 ![Ricoh File Transfer Device Settings](https://bdsdoc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ricoh-file-transfer-device-settings.jpg)

## SMB Username & Password

Here you will enter the SMB Username & Password to be used for ALL Scan to Folder destinations programmed in the Address Book, then click “OK” to save.
 ![Ricoh SMB Username and Password](https://bdsdoc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SMB-username-password.jpg)