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| − | The standard way to change the password is through a login terminal. This can be | + | === Changing your password when logged in === |
| + | The standard way to change the password is through a login terminal. This can be done either from sflogin0 or swlogin1. | ||
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Please note that the password entry will not appear on the screen, so it may appear that there is no response. Just continue to type in the passwords. If the two entries match a response will be issued. | Please note that the password entry will not appear on the screen, so it may appear that there is no response. Just continue to type in the passwords. If the two entries match a response will be issued. | ||
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| + | === Re-setting a new password when you have forgotten it === | ||
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| + | If you have forgotten your password and can't login to the system, you need to contact us at [mailto:cac.help@queensu.ca cac.help@queensu.ca]. | ||
| + | We will then reset your password and contact you with a request for a phone call so we can issue the password to you. We do not issue passwords through email. | ||
| + | Be prepared to answer question to authenticate you. | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:56, 4 October 2017
How To Change Your Password
Important: When your account is newly activated you are issued a login password. This is meant as a temporary password and should be changed immediately.
Changing your password when logged inThe standard way to change the password is through a login terminal. This can be done either from sflogin0 or swlogin1. The command to use is "passwd": $ passwd passwd: Changing password for ... Enter existing login password: New Password: Re-enter new Password: passwd: password successfully changed for ... $ Please note that the password entry will not appear on the screen, so it may appear that there is no response. Just continue to type in the passwords. If the two entries match a response will be issued. Re-setting a new password when you have forgotten itIf you have forgotten your password and can't login to the system, you need to contact us at cac.help@queensu.ca. We will then reset your password and contact you with a request for a phone call so we can issue the password to you. We do not issue passwords through email. Be prepared to answer question to authenticate you. |
