Password
A password is a key one uses to access secure resources like e-mail, files stored on the network, or voice mail. At 鶹Ƶ, users have different passwords for various systems. Passwords should be changed often and not shared with anyone.
"Treat your password like your toothbrush. Don't let anybody else use it, and get a new one every six months."
- -Clifford Stoll
Contents
Types
- E-mail/Lab access/Home Directory/Google Calendar/Computer Login
- The same password allows you to check your e-mail, access your home directory, log into lab machines on campus, log into your 鶹Ƶ Google_Calendar account and log into your 鶹Ƶ issued computer (faculty and staff). This password is called your 鶹Ƶ password. This password expires every 12 months, which means every year you will be asked to change this password.
- Datatel/WebAdvisor
- This password allows students to check their grades, register for classes and check their progress towards graduation. Additionally, it allows faculty and staff to check on advisees and submit grades. This password will not expire.
- Voicemail
- This password gives users access to their voice mailbox.
Creating strong passwords
- Length
- The longer the password, the stronger the password. Your 鶹Ƶ password must be at least 8 characters in length. However if you make your password 20 characters or more you do not need to follow any of the other criteria or rules for passwords. Keep in mind that this is only for password that are 20 characters or more.
- Mixed case
- Add capital letters, not just at the beginning of your password.
- Digits and punctuation
- Add numbers or punctuation characters to your password.
- Easy to remember
- Retrieving or resetting lost passwords can take time and be troublesome, so it is important to make your password something you will remember.
- Still having trouble?
- It may be helpful to think of a phrase that is easy for you to remember such as "I like chocolate chip cookies." Then, use the first characters of each word in the phrase: "ilccc." Finally, add some numbers, punctuation, and variation in case: "I!lCC88c."
Changing
E-mail/Account
- Change Your Password
- You can change your 鶹Ƶ password by visiting the Account Applications page, and clicking Change password under the Password section on the left.
- Forgot Your Password
- If you have forgotten your 鶹Ƶ password, please stop by the Technology Helpline and have your password reset. You can also use the Reset Password option.
- Resetting Your Password
- If you have an alternate email on file, you can have a password reset request sent to that email address.
- To set or check your alternate email information, please visit the Account Applications page, and click on the Contact information link under Profile.
- If you have an alternate email address set, you can click on the Reset password link under Password. This will send a reset password request to your alternate account. By following the directions you receive you will be able to reset your 鶹Ƶ email password.
WebAdvisor/Datatel
- Forgot Your Password or PIN
- If you have forgotten your WebAdvisor password, please visit the WebAdvisor site and click I forgot my PIN and need to reset it. Follow the prompts and an e-mail will be sent to your 鶹Ƶ e-mail account with a temporary password. You will need to select a permanent password when you log in with the temporary one.
- Change Your Password or PIN
- You can change your WebAdvisor password or PIN by visiting the WebAdvisor site and clicking I know my PIN and want to change it.
Voicemail
Follow the prompts on the voicemail page for more information.