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How to Change your Passwords

Step 1: Pick a strong password.

Step 2: Change your Internet Password.

Your Internet Password (a.k.a. X.500 password) is used for e-mail, UMCal, wireless access, and UM Reports. This is not the Enterprise Password used for Forms Nirvana and other tools.

Step 3: Change your computer and server access passwords.

Windows

Mac

Change your Novell Server and Local Login passwords simultaneously.

Step A: Change your Novell Server password online. You will need to login with your current Novell password.

Step B: Change your local login password.

Step 4: Use your new passwords.

Your e-mail program, UMCal, and other applications will prompt you for your new password the next time you use them.

Have questions? Need assistance?

Contact your Regional Technician or complete the "Need Help Now" form on this page.

CLA Office of Information Technology
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257 19th Ave S.
Minneapolis, MN 55455

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