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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 | + | 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. |
| − | Using XMission hosted email? [ | + | 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?== | ||
| − | Hosted email customers, you will be required to update your password once a year. You will be notified by email 14 days prior. | + | 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. | ||
==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 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. |
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| − | It is | + | 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 | *unrulyNoisemaker19Studebaker | ||
*Revamp2Discounts3Planters4 | *Revamp2Discounts3Planters4 | ||
*disbarSincludes4patriots | *disbarSincludes4patriots | ||
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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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Revision as of 10:17, 29 November 2018
Passwords
Contents
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
- Click on , go to , and select your connection (probably named "XMission").
- In the field labeled , highlight your old password (shown as dots) and type in your new one.
Windows 2000 Dial-up
- Double-click .
- Double-click .
- Double-click .
- Double-click on your connection (probably named "Connection to 9900900" or "XMission").
- In the field labeled , highlight your old password (shown as asterisks) and type in your new one.
Macintosh's Remote Access (AKA Open Transport PPP)
- Click on the apple menu, go to , and select .
- In the field labeled , highlight your old password (shown as dots) and type in your new one.
Macintosh's FreePPP Setup
- Click on the apple menu, go to , and select .
- Click the tab. (If you don't see any tabs, click on the triangle in the lower left corner to reveal them.)
- Select your location (such as Salt Lake City) and click .
- In the field labeled , 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
