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passwords [2013/09/03 08:41] – [Change Your Moodle Password] Added guide by Derek Laake abrashear | passwords [2016/11/09 10:21] (current) – [Instead of a Password, Use a Passphrase] Add link to spg.lasallehs.net abrashear | ||
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A passphrase is a sequence of words or other text used to control access to a computer system, program or data. A passphrase is similar to a password in usage, but is generally longer for added security. Passphrases differ from passwords. A password is usually short—six to ten characters. | A passphrase is a sequence of words or other text used to control access to a computer system, program or data. A passphrase is similar to a password in usage, but is generally longer for added security. Passphrases differ from passwords. A password is usually short—six to ten characters. | ||
+ | You can even use a [[https:// | ||
==== Choosing Your Passphrase ==== | ==== Choosing Your Passphrase ==== | ||
Typical advice about choosing a passphrase includes suggestions that it should be: | Typical advice about choosing a passphrase includes suggestions that it should be: | ||
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* Easy to remember and type accurately | * Easy to remember and type accurately | ||
* Not reused between sites, applications and other different sources. | * Not reused between sites, applications and other different sources. | ||
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+ | ==== Example Passphrases ==== | ||
+ | Passphrases can be nonsensical, | ||
+ | * 2 spunky, spiking chariots | ||
+ | * driest earthworms 4 mocha | ||
+ | * If we weren' | ||
+ | * Easier on the user, harder for hackers. | ||
====== Changing Your Passwords for La Salle Services ====== | ====== Changing Your Passwords for La Salle Services ====== | ||
===== Change Your Moodle Password ===== | ===== Change Your Moodle Password ===== | ||
- | You can change your Moodle password by visiting | + | You can change your Moodle password by changing |
- | - Log in to [[https:// | + | |
- | - At the top right of the page, click on your name. This will take you to your profile. | + | |
- | - Under the information box, click change password. | + | |
- | - Type in your current password (what you used to log in with). | + | |
- | - Then type in your desired | + | |
===== Change Your PowerSchool Password ===== | ===== Change Your PowerSchool Password ===== | ||
- | Your PowerSchool password | + | You can change your Moodle |
- | - Log into [[https:// | + | |
- | - In the left hand column under Navigation select Account Preferences. | + | |
- | - In the center of the page it will prompt you to enter you current password | + | |
- | - Below that enter you new password. | + | |
- | - Re-enter the new password | + | |
- | - Click save changes. | + | |
===== Change Your Network Password ===== | ===== Change Your Network Password ===== | ||
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- In the old password box, type in your current password. | - In the old password box, type in your current password. | ||
- In the new password box, type in your new password. | - In the new password box, type in your new password. | ||
- | * The new password has to be at least 8 characters long and cannot be similar to your old password. | + | * The new password has to be at least 12 characters long and cannot be the same as your previous passwords. |
- In the confirm password box, retype the new password. | - In the confirm password box, retype the new password. | ||
- Press enter or the arrow button on the screen to finish changing your password. | - Press enter or the arrow button on the screen to finish changing your password. |
passwords.1378212113.txt.gz · Last modified: 2013/09/03 08:41 by abrashear