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Create or Change a Password

A password is your system's — and the university network's — security. As well as protecting your own system, securing your personal computer from outside intrusions minimizes attacks on the university network. Many attacks on personal computers are simply an attempt to locate an "entrance" into the larger university network. If an attempted attack on your machine is unsuccessful, not only have you thwarted a local intrusion, more than likely, you've protected the university network as well. Therefore, protect your computer — as well as the entire university network — by choosing a strong password for your personal computer, and changing it frequently.

Guidelines for Creating Secure Passwords

Passwords should:

  • be at least eight characters long
  • consist of mixed case (at least one upper case letter AND one lower case letter)
  • contain at least one number
  • be different for different systems - especially for Georgia State versus non-Georgia State systems
  • be changed frequently
    Hint: A strong password might look something like: wh3WdhG1

NOTE:
Passwords are usually configured to expire every 90 days. At the time of expiration, you will receive a notice that your password has expired and you will be prompted to change it.

Further Password Information

Password Resets
Change E-mail (GroupWise) Passwords
Install a Screen Saver Password
Change Novell Passwords on Windows NT/2000/XP

 

Password Resets

To reset Novell or GroupWise passwords, call the IS&T Help Center at (404) 413-HELP (4357) or e-mail help@gsu.edu. If you need assistance with your CampusID and password, visit the CampusID site or contact the IS&T Help Center at (404) 413-HELP (4357).

Change Faculty and Staff E-mail (GroupWise) Passwords

  1. Go to the main window in GroupWise.
  2. Click Tools, then Options.
  3. Double-click the Security icon.
  4. Click the Password tab.
  5. In the Old Password box, type your current password.
  6. In the New Password box, type the new password.
  7. In the Confirm New Password box, type the new password again.
  8. Click OK.
  9. Click Close.

Install a Screen Saver Password on Windows NT/2000/XP

  1. Click Start.
  2. Click Settings.
  3. Click Control Panel.
  4. Click Display.
  5. Click the Screen Saver tab.
  6. Click the drop-down box arrow, and then choose a Screen Saver.
  7. Click the Settings tab.
  8. Check the Password Protector box.
  9. Fill in Wait X minutes (This is the number of minutes you want the computer to wait before displaying the screen saver.)

Change Novell Passwords on Windows NT/2000/XP

  1. Press Control/Alt/Delete.
  2. Confirm that the GSU with the tree to the left is highlighted.
  3. Enter your old password
  4. Enter your new password, and then your new password a second time.
  5. Click OK.

Help

If you have any additional questions, please contact the IS&T Help Center at (404) 413-HELP (4357) or email us at help@gsu.edu.