What is my Password?
Your password is based on your name and UTEP ID information. It follows the following format:
First Letter of your First name, First Letter of your Last Name, Last Four Digits of your 800 number, (+) Symbol, Last 2 digits of the year you requested the account
Example Login and Password
Real Name: John Doe
Student ID: 800-12-3456
Miners Login: jdoe
Year Requested: 2015
Password: jd3456+15
Change your password ASAP
It *MUST* meet the same complexity as your assigned password.
Password Requirements
- Minimum size is six characters
- Must have a mixture of lower and uppercase letters
- Must contain a number
- Must contain at least one special symbol (!@#$%&*)
Changing Your Password on Windows
Upon your first login, you change your password automatically.
- Press Ctrl+Alt+Del and select Change Password.
- Type in your current password.
- Type in your new password twice.
Changing Your Password on Linux
- If you are physically in front of a Linux Machine, log in and skip to step 5. Otherwise, log into a Windows machine and go to Start→All Programs→Remote Software→Secure Shell Client.
- Click on Quick Connect.
- Hostname: moon.cs.utep.edu
Username: Enter your username - Click on Connect.
- Upon logon, open a command terminal and enter the command:
# yppasswd - You will be prompted for your current password.
- Enter your new password twice.
If you have a SAMBA account (viewing your linux files on Windows), follow these steps:
- Open a command terminal and enter the command:
# smbpasswd -r venus -U {your login name}
or
# smbpasswd -r venus - Enter your current password.
- Enter your new password twice. (It is recommended you use the same password as your Linux account.