Changing passwords
Your password provides important security for your files. While you are required to change it annually, it is recommended that you change it more frequently.
Requirements
· Passwords must be changed at least onc every academic year
· Passwords must be at least 8 charactres long
· Passwords must include at least 3 of the following.
o At least one uprecase letter: A-Z
o At least one lowercase letter: A-Z
o At least one digit: 0-9
o At least on special character: ~ ` @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) + = / \ [ ] { } ? < >
Change your password
1. Press [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Delete]
2. Click Change A Password…
The change password screen appears.
3. In the old password text box, type your current password
4. In the new password text box, type your desired new password
5. In the confirm password text box, retype your new password
6. Click OK
Your password is now changed.
Recommendations
· Do not share your password with others
· Do not write down your password
· Do not choose a word or phrase that is commonly know about you
