This screen allows you to change your __SERVICE__ password. The screen contains some notes specific to __SERVICE__ passwords, and a form you use to change your password. Some general advice on choosing passwords can be found in a Computing Service information leaflet
Restrictions on passwords:
NB: It can take up to 30 minutes for password changes to take effect.
To change your password you need to enter your current password and the new password you would like. You need to enter the new one twice, as this check provides a guard against accidental mistyping.
If your password change is successful then the Status message will change to
Status: Changed password |
and you will be returned to the Account Management screen.
If the attempt is not successful, you will stay in the Change Password screen, and the reason the change failed will be displayed in the Status line. Examples of status messages are:
Status: Password too short - must be at least 6 characters |
Status: New passwords do not match |
and, if you enter your current password incorrectly:-
Status: Incorrect password |