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#Manage my passwords update

When prompted to log in again, use your new password, which resets the user login.

Restart your computer and login first with your old password.

Select the appropriate account or calendar.

rejoin with your new password (this may be easily done by restarting the device in range of campus Wifi)įor apps or devices that check your email or calendar.

remove or "forget" any UMass Boston Wifi networks (including eduroam).

Go to the Wifi settings area for your device.

For devices on Wifi, such as phones, tablets, and laptops That includes phones, laptops, tablets, home computers, and anything else that saves your password for Wifi, email or web apps.

#Manage my passwords update

To avoid this, always update the saved password on your phone or any other devices whenever you change your password. To prevent fraud, your account will be locked out for thirty (30) minutes after five (5) failed login attempts. Passwords cannot contain all or part of your email address.symbols or special characters (%, &, *, $, etc.).Passwords must include at least 3 different types of characters:.Passwords must have a minimum length of ten (10) characters - but more is better!.Try using a good password checker (be sure to also click the "Dictionary attack check" button below the cracking time estimate!). Please note that meeting our complexity rules does not necessarily mean you have a good password. Your password needs to follow some complexity rules (see below) but don't assume that is good enough! See our Tips for Better Passwords page and remember to never share your password with anyone. If someone else should gain access to your account, they could disrupt your access to services and create disruptions to services for the entire university. Do not share your password with anyone and do not fall for phishing scams. We take many precautions to protect your password and you should too.

Your UMass Boston campus account gives you access to numerous services, including: