Wednesday, February 28, 2007

How do I change my password?

1 - In Ubuntu go to: Applications>Accessories>Terminal

2 - At command prompt type: ssh username@csee.wvu.edu

3 - A warning will appear and ask you to type yes/no. type: yes

4 - Type your current password (note: When entering passwords, no characters will appear)

5 - Type: ldap-passwd

6 - Type your current password at the prompt, for example:
LDAP password:"current password"

7 - Type new password at the following prompt:
Enter new password: "new password"

8 - Type new password again for confirmation at the prompt:
Enter new password again: "new password"

9 - Congratulations. Your password is now changed. Type: exit to disconnect from csee.wvu.edu

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