password
How to change your password
Using webmail to reset your password.
First of all please take a few minutes to think of a good password. My definition of a good password is something that is:
- 8-12 characters long.
- contains at least 1 non-alphanumeric character (e.g. !ӣ$%^&*(){}[]_+-=.,<>).
- contains at least 1 number.
- contains at least 1 UPPERCASE character.
- is not based on a dictionary word.
A good way to pick a password is to first think of a 2 part memorable place, event or a favourite movie. What ever is important to you. e.g.
starwars
Then try replacing some of the letters with uppercase, non-alphanumeric, and numeric characters.
5TarWa?s
And do it again for good measure. This time try changing the order or duplicate characters.
5TaWr@a?s
The association may help you with remembering the password. Also try to set a different password for different things. For example do not use the same password for your online-banking as you do for a public forum.
OK so we’ve done the boring bit. Here’s the tedious bit.
Login to Webmail on the top right of this page with your existing username and password. Select the server called “GWork IMAP Server” from the first drop down menu.
Click on the plus sign (+) next to “Accounting” on the left hand menu, then click on “Password”.
Enter your old password followed by your new password twice.
Select the authentication method from the drop down list. For example if you want to change your email password then select “Cyrus Authentication (pop, imap, smtp)”. The other option for FTP and SSH is for people who have specific accounts for accessing website content.
Click “Change Password”. Job Done.
Now log out and test the new password. If you can’t get back in then drop an email to support@gwork.org.