Help Index > Networking

Changing Your Password

You will be prompted to reset your password every 90 days.

An e-mail notice from "" to notify you when your MCG netID password is about to expire will go out 14, 7, 2 and then 1 day before your password expires.

Password Change Requirement:

1. Must be at least 8 characters in length
   (For Mac users only: to avoid any problems logging into shared services passwords must be exactly 8 characters).
2. Must contain at least one number (or one letter if you use all numbers)
3. Cannot be anything that has been used previously on your account.

To change your password, use any of the following methods:

1. Changing password for people who login to Novell Client: - On your workstation, press CTRL+ALT+DEL. Click on Change Password. Type in your current password in Old Password Box. Type in your new password then type in your new password again in Confirm New Password Box. You would get a confirmation message after successful password change.
2. GroupWise client - Go to Tools, Options, click the security icon.
3. GroupWise WebAccess - Go to Options on the upper right side, middle icon.
4. Self Service Website

Also see:

• MCG Administrative Policies and Procedures,
  Information Security Policy: Password Protection
• What is a Secure Password?

Help:
To reset a forgotten password the owner of the account should call the IT Service Desk at 706-721-4000. A staff member will help the account owner reset the password.

Once a password has been reset, use any of the methods above to select a secure password.

If you have questions, or need assistance, please contact the IT Service
Desk (706-721-4000 or e-mail ).