Enabling Root Account

Enabling your Mac OS X's system root user account to add it as a Aspera Console Managed Node.

If your organization has the Aspera Console installed in the network environment, and you wish to add this computer as a Console managed node, the root account on OS X should be enabled. To enable the root account, follow the instructions for the version of your OS X:

OS Version Instructions
10.6+ Go to Macintosh HD > System > Library > CoreServices and execute Directory Utility. Select Click the lock to make changes. On the Menu bar, select Edit > Enable Root User. Set the password if prompted.
Enable the root account on 10.6+