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

Question

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 1

Open the properties dialog for the service and change the identity of the user running the service. Properties -> Log On choose "this account" and enter the password. BTW the service is the "TeamCity Build Agent Service", not the TeamCity Web Server.