A. Instructions for changing passwords can be found on-line at the ITS instructions site. The Windows 95-98 and NT Password Instructions and Macintosh Password Instructions can be printed out for future reference. A. Information and Technology Services has an established policy system-wide that forces users to change passwords every 120 days. This policy is in place to protect user data, and alleviate problems with stolen and compromised passwords.
All users are responsible for the protection and secrecy of their passwords.
Consult the ITS Password Guideline for more Information. The system mandates that the user password is a minimum of 6 characters and a maximum of 14 characters. Numbers and letters can be used. Passwords are case sensitive. Choose a password that is unique and not found in a dictionary or glossary of terms.