Frequently Asked Questions about changing your server password

Password Change (For CBU UNIX Servers)
Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I change my server password?
2. How do I change my stored server password in Eudora?
3. How do I change my Windows password?
4. How do I change my Banner password?
5. How do I change my Dial-in/VPN password?

1. How do I change my server password? back to the top

Use CBUauth available at https://imap.cbu.edu.
Changing your server password automatically changes your WebCT Password.
Changing your server password does not automatically change your password for dial-in and VPN. There is currently no way to change your dial-in and VPN password yourself.

2. How do I change my stored server password in Eudora? back to the top

Versions below 7

Open Eudora
Select the Tools option
Select Options within the Tools menu
Choose category "Checking Mail"
If the "save password" box is checked, click once to remove the checkmark
Select the File option
Select Check Mail within the File menu
You will be prompted to enter your new password
Type in your new password
Select the Tools option
Select the Options within the Tools menu
Choose category "Checking Mail"
If the "save password" box is not checked, click once to add the checkmark noting that your password is saved in Eudora

Version 7

Open Eudora
Select the Special option
Select "Forget Password" within the Special menu
Select Check Mail within the File menu
You will be prompted to enter your new password
Type in your new password

3. How do I change my Windows password? back to the top

Windows 95/98

Double click on My Computer
Double click on Control Panel
Double click on Passwords
Choose Change Windows Password
Click OK
Enter Old password
Press Tab
Enter New password
Press Tab
Enter new password again (confirm new password)
Click OK

You should receive a confirmation that your windows password was successfully changed. Please close all of the windows opened during this procedure and resume your computer activities.

Windows 2000/XP

Press the Ctrl, Alt and Del keys at the same time.
Click the "Change Password" button.
Enter Old password
Press Tab
Enter New password
Press Tab
Enter new password again (confirm new password)
Click OK
A message "Your password has been changed" will appear.
Click OK
Click the "Cancel" button.
Resume your computer activities.

4. How do I change my banner password? back to the top

Log in to Banner using your current password.
Type the form name GUAPSWD into the direct access box.
Press the Enter key.
A Banner password must begin with a letter of the alphabet.

5. How do I change my Dial-in/VPN password? back to the top

There is currently no way to change your Dial-in/VPN password by yourself. If you forget your password, contact the helpdesk.
Authentication was set up for any existing user who used these services on December 27, 2005. The password you had in NIS+ at the time is your Dial-in/VPN password. If your server account was created after this date or if you did not use these services prior to December 27, 2005, please contact the helpdesk if you wish to use either the Dial-in or VPN service.

For additional assistance, please contact the helpdesk at 321-4438 or help@cbu.edu.

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