Mac Password Changes
Users that DO NOT need to change password:
Clients that log in with a generic user account or do not follow the standard first initial, middle initial, last-name format (i.e., Victor E. Tiger = vetiger).
Users that DO need to change password:
Everyone else:
- Off campus? If so, connect to the GlobalProtect VPN.
- Open Apple Menu > System Preferences > Users & Groups.
- Scroll to the bottom and ensure a green dot appears next to "FHSU".
If the dot isn't green, do NOT change your password. Make sure you are connected to the GlobalProtect VPN and can access your network drives, then return to step 2. - Back at the top, select the info icon next to your name. If the info icon is not available, click your username instead.
- Select Change.
- Enter your old and new passwords, and then select Change Password.
- Log out of your account by going to the Apple Menu > Log Out….
- Log back into your account with your new password.
- When prompted, select Create New Keychain Password.
- When prompted, OS X wants to use the "login" keychain, enter your old password.
- If you are using a desktop, the password changing process is complete.
- If you are using a laptop, continue.
- Return to System Preferences and choose Network.
- Make sure Wi-Fi is selected and click Turn Wi-Fi Off; wait 5-10 seconds and then click Turn Wi-Fi On.
- Enter your new password to connect to TigerNet Wi-Fi.