General

UW-Eau Claire Passwords

Although LTS policy requires users to change their password annually, users are advised to change their passwords frequently. This document provides password tips and lists the campus systems that require a password in order to use the system. If you need help with changing or resetting your password, please contact the LTS Help Desk, 836-5711.

About Passwords
Network Resources
Administrative Pages

About Passwords

Change your password on a regular basis and anytime you suspect that someone may have discovered your password. Listed below are requirements and recommendations for passwords that promote safe computing:

Requirements

Passwords must be changed at least annually
You may not use a password that you have previously used on the UW-Eau Claire network
Passwords must be at least 8 characters long
Passwords must include any 3 of the following:
- At least one uppercase letter: A - Z
- At least one lowercase letter: a - z
- At least one digit: 0 - 9
- At least one special character: ~ ` @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) + = \ | [ ] { } ? < >

Recommendations

Do not share your password with others
Do not write down your password
Do not choose a word or phrase that is commonly known about you

Network Resources

Your network password provides access to Windows and Macintosh workstations, Outlook client and Webmail, E-Reserve, MyBlugold, Desire2Learn, the modem pool, and shared drives via the Web. When you change your password, the change affects your access to each of these resources. In order to change your password, you must be logged on to your account. Online instructions are available to help you log on to a Windows or Macintosh station.

Frequency of Change

The first time you log on to a UW-Eau Claire Windows computer, you will be forced to change your password. Thereafter, you are required to change your password at least annually. (LTS recommends that you change your password more frequently.)

Requirements

Review list of requirements

How to Change

Windows:

Press [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [Delete]
Click CHANGE PASSWORD...
In the Old Password text box, type your current password
In the New Password text box, type your new password
In the Confirm New Password text box, type your new password for verification
Click OK

Macintosh and from Off Campus:

Change your password online.

If you need help, please contact the LTS Help Desk, 836-5711.

Administrative Pages

Frequency of Change	not required
Requirements	maximum of 17 characters, alphanumeric only
How to Change	Logon to the Administrative system by typing your username and current password To change your password, type CGPASS Press [XMIT] Type your current password and press [Tab] Type your new password and press [Tab] Type your new password for verification Press [XMIT]
Resetting your Password	Reset your password online.