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Jab: /* Domains Password */

2022-05-09T21:15:45Z

Domains Password

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	== Domains Password ==		== Domains Password ==
	~~Q -~~ What if I forgot my password for a domain I registered with you?		* What if I forgot my password for a domain I registered with you?
			* Please contact out support department by phone, 801-539-0852 or by [https://chat.xmission.com chat] and we can assist you further.
	~~A =~~ Please contact out support department by phone, 801-539-0852 or by [https://chat.xmission.com chat] and we can assist you further.


	[[Category:FAQ]]		[[Category:FAQ]]
	[[Category:Getting Started]]		[[Category:Getting Started]]

Jab: /* Domains Password */

2022-05-09T21:15:23Z

Domains Password

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	== Domains Password ==		== Domains Password ==
	Q - What if I forgot my password for a domain I registered with you?		Q - What if I forgot my password for a domain I registered with you?

	A = Please contact out support department by phone, 801-539-0852 or by [https://chat.xmission.com chat] and we can assist you further.		A = Please contact out support department by phone, 801-539-0852 or by [https://chat.xmission.com chat] and we can assist you further.

Jab at 21:15, 9 May 2022

2022-05-09T21:15:13Z

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	==How do I enter my new password into my email client?==		==How do I enter my new password into my email client?==
	This XMission wiki page explains has guides on how to update configuration values for most common email applications. https://wiki.xmission.com/Email		This XMission wiki page explains has guides on how to update configuration values for most common email applications. https://wiki.xmission.com/Email

			== Domains Password ==
			Q - What if I forgot my password for a domain I registered with you?
			A = Please contact out support department by phone, 801-539-0852 or by [https://chat.xmission.com chat] and we can assist you further.


	[[Category:FAQ]]		[[Category:FAQ]]
	[[Category:Getting Started]]		[[Category:Getting Started]]

John: removed lastpass

2020-09-02T00:34:10Z

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	== Password Managers ==		== Password Managers ==
	Don't ever use the same password between services.		Don't ever use the same password between services. Never re-use passwords. Never use passwords you saw online.

	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.		It is recommended that you use a password manager, like [http://keepass.info KeePass] or [https://bitwarden.com Bitwarden] to keep all your individual passwords managed and safe. Be sure to pick a lengthy, strong master password, and use multi-factor authentication if available.

	==How do I enter my new password into my email client?==		==How do I enter my new password into my email client?==

Jab: /* What is a GOOD password? */

2020-02-07T16:53:55Z

What is a GOOD password?

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	==What is a GOOD password?==		==What is a GOOD password?==
	XMission cares about your ~~security~~. A good password should be between 12 - 128 characters in length. Do not to use anything that someone could guess such as your license plate number, proper names, birthdate, previously used passwords, simple words that are commonly used together, or any elements of your account name.		XMission cares about the security of your account. A good password should be between 12 - 128 characters in length. Do not to use anything that someone could guess such as your license plate number, proper names, birthdate, previously used passwords, simple words that are commonly used together, or any elements of your account name.

	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:		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:

Jab: /* What is a GOOD password? */

2020-02-07T16:51:46Z

What is a GOOD password?

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	==What is a GOOD password?==		==What is a GOOD password?==
	~~Good passwords include at least one of each: mixed case letters (most systems are case sensitive, including ours), numbers and punctuation (~~characters ~~above the numbers 0-9)~~. Do not to use anything that someone could guess such as your license plate number, proper names ~~with~~ birthdate, simple words that are commonly used together, or any elements of your account name.		XMission cares about your security. A good password should be between 12 - 128 characters in length. Do not to use anything that someone could guess such as your license plate number, proper names, birthdate, previously used passwords, simple words that are commonly used together, or any elements of your account name.

	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:		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:

John at 16:18, 4 June 2019

2019-06-04T16:18:03Z

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 ==How do I enter my new password into my email client?==
 This XMission wiki page explains has guides on how to update configuration values for most common email applications. https://wiki.xmission.com/Email
 [[Category:FAQ]]
 [[Category:Getting Started]]

John at 16:09, 4 June 2019

2019-06-04T16:09:26Z

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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.		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 email client?==
			This XMission wiki page explains has guides on how to update configuration values for most common email applications. https://wiki.xmission.com/Email

	==How do I enter my new password into my dial-up connection?==		==How do I enter my new password into my dial-up connection?==
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	#Select your location (such as Salt Lake City) and click <span class="button">Edit...</span>.		#Select your location (such as Salt Lake City) and click <span class="button">Edit...</span>.
	#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?==~~
	*[http://wiki.xmission.com/DSL_Modem_Configuration DSL Modem Configuration List (and password change)]

	*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 [http://wiki.xmission.com/index.php/DSL_Actiontec_Password_Update here].

	*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~~
	~~write</pre>~~


	[[Category:FAQ]]		[[Category:FAQ]]
	[[Category:Getting Started]]		[[Category:Getting Started]]

John: /* What is a GOOD password? */

2019-06-04T16:06:21Z

What is a GOOD password?

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	==What is a GOOD password?==		==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.		Good passwords include at least one of each: mixed case letters (most systems are case sensitive, including ours), numbers and punctuation (characters above the numbers 0-9). Do not to use anything that someone could guess such as your license plate number, proper names with birthdate, simple words that are commonly used together, or any elements of your account name.

	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:		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~~		* unruly-noisemaker59Studebaker
	*~~Revamp2Discounts3Planters4~~		* Revamp!2discount-Planters
	*~~disbarSincludes4patriots~~		* twoclipS-included4patriots

	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.

Jab at 17:18, 29 November 2018

2018-11-29T17:18:14Z

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	==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===		=== 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===
			=== 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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	===Macintosh's Remote Access (AKA Open Transport PPP)===		=== 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===		=== 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.)