Lab Handbook

Reset your CRL password

Log into one of the Windows computers in the lab that is connected to our Windows Domain, ie., one that when you log on, it says "Log on to CRL", Press Ctrl-Alt-Del. In the window that appears, click Change Password....

Enter your current password and enter your new password in the fields provided. Click OK. If the password change was successful, click Cancel to get back to your desktop. Log out of your account if you are finished using the computer.

If your programs are configured to remember your password, you may need to access your account preferences uncheck the "remember password" option. You should be promted to enter the new password the next time you access the remote server.

Selecting a secure password

Examples of bad passwords

• any dictionary word (eg., hot, dog, hotdog)
• a series of letters and numbers that create a dictionary word (eg., gr8)
• a proper noun (eg., Blink-182 [name of a band])
• a cultural reference (eg., 867-5309 [Jenny's number])

Example of a good password

• an acronym formed from an easily memorized phrase combined with punctuation and/or other symbols.
  (eg., mitf-i5n, created from the phrase "mattress in the freeway - interstate 5 northbound".)

Do not use this as your password