Changing Your Password

Log in to Pete using your login user name and current password.

In the command line, type:     `passwd`

1. NOTE: Nothing will appear as you type, this is completely normal.

You will be prompted to enter a new STRONG password.

1. There are the requirements for a STRONG password:

   1. Minimum of 8 characters in length

   2. At least one upper-case character

   3. At least one lower-case charater

   4. At least one number

   5. Cannot be based on your username

   6. Cannot be based on a dictionary word

   7. Should not be similar to a previously used passwrod

   8. Should not be known by anyone other than the account holder

You will be promted to enter your new pasword again.

1. NOTE: If the new password does not match the second time, you will get an error message and your password will not change. Please begin again at step 2.