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==How do I change my XMission password?==  
 
==How do I change my XMission password?==  
XMission offers a variety of ways to change your password, the easiest of which is our web-based [https://www.xmission.com/password/ password changing form]. You may also change your password using by [[contact]]ing XMission technical support.
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XMission offers a variety of ways to change your password, the easiest of which is our control panel [https://www.xmission.com/control/ https://xmission.com/control]. You may also change your password using by [https://xmission.com/contact contacting] XMission technical support.
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Using XMission hosted email? [https://wiki.xmission.com/Zimbra_Basics#Change_Password Here is how to change your Zimbra email password.]
  
 
==How often will I have to change passwords?==  
 
==How often will I have to change passwords?==  
XMission no longer uses "password aging", but we do recommend you change your password every 4 months.
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Having a strong password can eliminate how often you need to change your password. However we recommend you update your password at least once a year.
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Hosted email customers, you will be required to update your password once a year. You will be notified by email 14 days prior.
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==What is a GOOD password?==
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Good passwords include mixed case letters (most systems are case sensitive, including ours), numbers and punctuation (characters above the numbers 0-9). Try not to use anything that anyone could guess such as any words in the dictionary or your license plate number.  
  
==What is a '''''GOOD''''' password?==
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It is recommended that you use 3 or more words, 5 characters or more to make an easy-to-remember, but hard-to-crack password. For example:
Good passwords include mixed case letters (most systems are case sensitive, including ours), numbers and punctuation (characters above the numbers 0-9). Try not to use anything that anyone could guess such as any words in the dictionary or your license plate number. Some examples of good passwords are:  
 
  
*<tt>JnyB0y!</tt>
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*unrulyNoisemaker19Studebaker
*<tt>G3ss!!mE</tt>
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*Revamp2Discounts3Planters4
*<tt>Hlpv3d4x</tt>
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*disbarSincludes4patriots
*<tt>Oh03xx2v</tt>
 
*<tt>XMg00d?%</tt>
 
*<tt>ppIv3ss!!</tt>
 
  
 
Of course, don't use any of these examples for your own password.
 
Of course, don't use any of these examples for your own password.
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== Password Managers ==
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Don't ever use the same password between services.
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It is recommended that you use a password manager, like [http://keepass.info KeePass] or [https://lastpass.com LastPass] to keep all your individual passwords managed and safe.  Be sure to pick a lengthy, strong master password, and use [https://helpdesk.lastpass.com/security-options/multifactor-authentication-options/google-authenticator/ multifactor] if available.
  
 
==How do I enter my new password into my dial-up connection?==  
 
==How do I enter my new password into my dial-up connection?==  
  
===Windows XP Dial-up===
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=== Windows XP Dial-up ===
 
#Click on <span class="button">Start</span>, go to <span class="button">Connect To</span>, and select your connection (probably named "XMission").
 
#Click on <span class="button">Start</span>, go to <span class="button">Connect To</span>, and select your connection (probably named "XMission").
 
#In the field labeled <span class="button">Password:</span>, highlight your old password (shown as dots) and type in your new one.  
 
#In the field labeled <span class="button">Password:</span>, highlight your old password (shown as dots) and type in your new one.  
  
===Windows 2000 Dial-up===
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=== Windows 2000 Dial-up ===
 
#Double-click <span class="button">My Computer</span>.  
 
#Double-click <span class="button">My Computer</span>.  
 
#Double-click <span class="button">Control Panel</span>.  
 
#Double-click <span class="button">Control Panel</span>.  
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#In the field labeled <span class="button">Password:</span>, highlight your old password (shown as asterisks) and type in your new one.
 
#In the field labeled <span class="button">Password:</span>, highlight your old password (shown as asterisks) and type in your new one.
  
===Windows 95/98 Dial-up===
 
#Double-click <span class="button">My Computer</span>.
 
#Double-click <span class="button">Dial-up Networking</span>.
 
#Double-click on your connection (probably named "XMission").
 
#In the field labeled <span class="button">Password:</span>, highlight your old password (shown as asterisks) and type in your new one.
 
  
===Macintosh's Remote Access (AKA Open Transport PPP)===
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=== Macintosh's Remote Access (AKA Open Transport PPP)===
 
#Click on the apple menu, go to <span class="button">Control Panels</span>, and select <span class="button">PPP</span>.  
 
#Click on the apple menu, go to <span class="button">Control Panels</span>, and select <span class="button">PPP</span>.  
 
#In the field labeled <span class="button">Password:</span>, highlight your old password (shown as dots) and type in your new one.  
 
#In the field labeled <span class="button">Password:</span>, highlight your old password (shown as dots) and type in your new one.  
  
===Macintosh's FreePPP Setup===
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=== Macintosh's FreePPP Setup===
 
#Click on the apple menu, go to <span class="button">Control Panels</span>, and select <span class="button">FreePPP Setup</span>.  
 
#Click on the apple menu, go to <span class="button">Control Panels</span>, and select <span class="button">FreePPP Setup</span>.  
 
#Click the <span class="button">Accounts</span> tab. (If you don't see any tabs, click on the triangle in the lower left corner to reveal them.)  
 
#Click the <span class="button">Accounts</span> tab. (If you don't see any tabs, click on the triangle in the lower left corner to reveal them.)  
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#In the field labeled <span class="button">Password:</span>, highlight your old password (shown as asterisks) and type in your new one.  
 
#In the field labeled <span class="button">Password:</span>, highlight your old password (shown as asterisks) and type in your new one.  
  
==How do I enter my new password into my DSL router?==  
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==How do I enter my new password into my DSL router?==
If you have an internal DSL adapter, please follow the instructions above for updating your password in the appropriate dial-up software. If you have an external Cisco DSL router, telnet to your router and go into enable mode. You will then need to issue the following commands:
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*[http://wiki.xmission.com/DSL_Modem_Configuration DSL Modem Configuration List (and password change)]
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*Internal DSL adapters - Please follow the instructions above for updating your password in the appropriate dial-up software.
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*Actiontec DSL router - Instructions for changing your password can be found [http://wiki.xmission.com/index.php/DSL_Actiontec_Password_Update here].
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*External Cisco DSL routers - Telnet to your router and go into enable mode. You will then need to issue the following commands:
 
<pre>set ppp wan0-0 password YourNewPassword
 
<pre>set ppp wan0-0 password YourNewPassword
 
write</pre>
 
write</pre>
  
If you have an Actiontec DSL router instructions for changing your password can be found [http://wiki.xmission.com/index.php/DSL_Actiontec_Password_Update here]].
 
  
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Revision as of 11:18, 29 November 2018

Support.pngPasswords

How do I change my XMission password?

XMission offers a variety of ways to change your password, the easiest of which is our control panel https://xmission.com/control. You may also change your password using by contacting XMission technical support.

Using XMission hosted email? Here is how to change your Zimbra email password.

How often will I have to change passwords?

Having a strong password can eliminate how often you need to change your password. However we recommend you update your password at least once a year.

Hosted email customers, you will be required to update your password once a year. You will be notified by email 14 days prior.

What is a GOOD password?

Good passwords include mixed case letters (most systems are case sensitive, including ours), numbers and punctuation (characters above the numbers 0-9). Try not to use anything that anyone could guess such as any words in the dictionary or your license plate number.

It is recommended that you use 3 or more words, 5 characters or more to make an easy-to-remember, but hard-to-crack password. For example:

  • unrulyNoisemaker19Studebaker
  • Revamp2Discounts3Planters4
  • disbarSincludes4patriots

Of course, don't use any of these examples for your own password.

Password Managers

Don't ever use the same password between services.

It is recommended that you use a password manager, like KeePass or LastPass to keep all your individual passwords managed and safe. Be sure to pick a lengthy, strong master password, and use multifactor if available.

How do I enter my new password into my dial-up connection?

Windows XP Dial-up

  1. Click on Start, go to Connect To, and select your connection (probably named "XMission").
  2. In the field labeled Password:, highlight your old password (shown as dots) and type in your new one.


Windows 2000 Dial-up

  1. Double-click My Computer.
  2. Double-click Control Panel.
  3. Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections.
  4. Double-click on your connection (probably named "Connection to 9900900" or "XMission").
  5. In the field labeled Password:, highlight your old password (shown as asterisks) and type in your new one.


Macintosh's Remote Access (AKA Open Transport PPP)

  1. Click on the apple menu, go to Control Panels, and select PPP.
  2. In the field labeled Password:, highlight your old password (shown as dots) and type in your new one.

Macintosh's FreePPP Setup

  1. Click on the apple menu, go to Control Panels, and select FreePPP Setup.
  2. Click the Accounts tab. (If you don't see any tabs, click on the triangle in the lower left corner to reveal them.)
  3. Select your location (such as Salt Lake City) and click Edit....
  4. In the field labeled Password:, highlight your old password (shown as asterisks) and type in your new one.

How do I enter my new password into my DSL router?

  • Internal DSL adapters - Please follow the instructions above for updating your password in the appropriate dial-up software.
  • Actiontec DSL router - Instructions for changing your password can be found here.
  • External Cisco DSL routers - Telnet to your router and go into enable mode. You will then need to issue the following commands:
set ppp wan0-0 password YourNewPassword
write