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, 715-836-5711.

About Passwords
Initial 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 offer the greatest protection.

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

Initial Passwords

Your initial password is uwec? followed by your four digit PIN (e.g., uwec?1234). As a new student, you received an envelope with your username and PIN. Change your password for security reasons.

If you lose or forget your username, Blugold number or PIN, you can get a new copy. On campus, go to the Registrar's Office (Schofield 128) and bring your Blugold card or another government-issued photo ID. Off campus, contact the LTS Help Desk at 715-836-5711 or helpdesk@uwec.edu.

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. RECOMMENDED: Change your password more than once a year.
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 Off Campus: Log in to Outlook Web App Click OPTIONS A pull-down menu appears. From the Options pull-down menu, click CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD... In the Current 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 SAVE If you need help, please contact the LTS Help Desk, 715-836-5711.
How to Reset	Go to http://users.uwec.edu/ Click RESET YOUR UWEC WINDOWS DOMAIN ACCOUNT PASSWORD Type your username, Blugold number and PIN Click RESET PASSWORD Your password is uwec? followed by your four digit PIN EXAMPLE: uwec?1234 If you need help, please contact the LTS Help Desk, 715-836-5711.

Administrative Pages

Frequency of Change	not required
Requirements	maximum of 17 characters, alphanumeric only
How to Change	Log on 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.