To change or synchronize the password for your IST computer accounts:

This page is intended as a guide that explains how to change your U of M Computer Accounts Passwords.

If you've lost or forgotten your password, please see the lost/forgotten passwords page.

1. Login to iridium (IST's computer account management system), by visiting:
   http://iridium.umanitoba.ca
   
   If you've never logged into Iridium before, you can login with any of your CNS, INS or Jump passwords.
    
   
2. Click on the "profile" tab, where you will be brought to the "Change Password" screen.
   Follow the on-screen instructions
   
   
   Note: If you received a message "Account is already in use by Iridium", you must wait a FULL 10 minutes and then proceed to change your password.

Choosing a Password
It's important that you choose a good password and keep it private. Doing so prevents other people from using your account to post false messages under your name or perform other illegal activities.

    A good password:

• is between 6 and 8 characters in length.
• contains letters and numbers
• is easily remembered so you don’t have to write it down.
• contains both upper case and lower case letters.

    A bad password:

• is easily guessed (your mother’s name, birthday, etc).
• is less than 6 characters long.
• matches your account information, like your login name.
• is a dictionary word, proper name, or non-random characters (eg. aaaaaa).

Guidelines/Suggestions:

1. Some passwords are case sensitive, such as your email password. If you use a password with upper and lowercase characters, you must type those characters exactly.
2. Combine parts or words, letters and numbers, but note that special characters are not permitted
             Robo1caT and coff3Mug are good examples

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