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How to Create Account

Use one of the methods below to create your account.

  • Fill out the Computing Accounts Request Form (http://www.uky.edu/IT/CustomerService/authoriz.pdf). The form should be signed by an official Security Liaison of your college/department. The form must be delivered or faxed (859 257-9374) to the IT Customer Service Center.
  • An email request sent to the CSC's Accounts team (accounts@lsv.uky.edu) by an official Security Liaison of your college/department.

Rules for Passwords

Passwords created for this account must follow these rules:

  • Must have a minimum of 6 characters.
  • Cannot be more than 128 characters.
  • Must have at least one non-lower-alpha character.
  • Password cannot be based on your userid.
  • Passwords are case sensitive.
  • Passwords will expire every 6 months.

How to Change Your Password

Follow the instructions below to change your current password. If you have forgotten your password, you will need to have it reset.

  1. Using an SSH client (such as PuTTY) login to the WWW server (www.uky.edu) using your current password.
  2. In the command prompt, type in passwd and hit Enter.
  3. Enter in your current password and new password when prompted.

How to Reset Your Password

If you need your password reset to the default password, please see the Requesting an Administrative password reset section of the changing your password document.

 

About IT Technical Assistance

This document is maintained and copyright 2002-2007 by the University of Kentucky Information Technology Customer Service Center for the students, faculty and staff of the University. All rights reserved. Duplication of this document is permitted to the aforementioned audience.

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For More Assistance

Please contact the IT Customer Service Center if you have any questions or problems while following these instructions. The IT CSC is open from 7AM to 6PM Monday through Friday. You may come directly to the CSC at 111 McVey Hall. You may also reach the CSC by phone (859.257.1300) or email (helpdesk@uky.edu).

Document Information

Available to:
Faculty & Staff

Publication Date:

03/23/2006

Revision Date:

08/14/2007

Operating Systems:

Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP

Product Version:

Application Name and Version Number

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University of Kentucky
Information Technology
Customer Service Center

111 McVey Hall
Lexington KY 40506-0045
(859) 257-1300
helpdesk@uky.edu
www.uky.edu/helpdesk