How do I create a strong password?
How do I change my computer login (network) password?
How do I change my email password?

Creating Strong Passwords
In an effort to increase security on campus computer systems, Computer Services has implemented stricter password constraints on the campus servers. This directly affects users' computer logon accounts in the following ways:

• Users will be forced to change their logon password at least every 180 days
• Passwords must meet the following complexity / security standards
  • A minimum of 8 characters
  • Cannot reuse a previous password
  • Cannot contain the user's account name
  • Must contain characters from three of the following four categories:
    • English uppercase characters (A through Z)
    • English lowercase characters (a through z)
    • Base-10 digits (0 through 9)
    • Non-alphanumeric (!, @, #, $, %, etc.)

Password Construction:
Make it a complex password, but easy to remember! Some people find it easier to make passwords from a certain letter in each word of a phrase. Below are a few examples.

Phrase: Let's all work together for [4] better security!
Password: Lawt4bs!

Phrase: Sally will be 6 years old in March.
Password: Swb6yoiM

Phrase:Too [2] many people work for the love of money [$].
Password:2mpwftlo$

How do I change my computer login (network) password?
After logging in to your computer, follow the steps below:

1. Hold down the "Ctrl" and "Alt" keys, then hit the "Del" key.
2. Click on the "Change Password" button.
3. Make sure the "Username" box is populated with your username and "Administration" is displayed in the "Log on to" field.
4. Type your current password in the "Old Password" box.
5. Type your new password in the "New Password" box.
6. Type your new password again in the "Confirm New Password" box.
7. Click the OK button.
8. Read any dialog boxes that appear. If successful, a dialog box will appear that states "Your password has been changed."

How do I change my email password?
With Eudora open, follow the steps below:

1. Click on the "Special" menu, then select "Change Password" on the pull down menu.
   (If the "Change Password" option is not on the "Special" menu, contact Computer Services for more information.)
2. Enter your current password in the password box and click OK.
3. Enter your new password in the password box and click OK.
4. Re-enter your new password in the password box to verify it and click OK.
5. Eudora should respond with "You password has been changed."