Consolidate passwords with MAC ID

[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/keyboard.jpg” caption=”MAC ID allows users to consolidate their passwords. Photo by Susan Bubak.”]More than 90 per cent of the McMaster community completed the MAC ID Service Enhancement Process last spring and summer. Those who have not done so are encouraged to spend a few minutes to complete the process.

In a few steps, you will enjoy the benefits of MAC ID Service Enhancement, including:

One username and password for authorized resources such as MacConnect (wireless and public data jack access), UnivMail e-mail, Sophos Anti-Virus Remote Update and VPN.

Online username and password management

Step 1:

Complete the MAC ID Service Enhancement Process. Click www.mcmaster.ca/uts/macid/msep.htm. In the Quick Links section, click on MAC ID Service Enhancement Process and follow the steps.

Step 2:

Remove saved password in e-mail client. UTS strongly recommends to discontinue the practice of saving passwords in e-mail clients. To find out how to do so, click www.mcmaster.ca/ctl/emailpswdchg.htm.

If you use a RIM Blackberry with Univmail e-mail and have saved your logon id and password in the Blackberry web client, you will also need to change it. Visit www.mcmaster.ca/ctl/bbwebpswd.htm to find out how.

If you use a Palm PDA and have saved your logon id and password in Versamail, you will need to change it as well. Visit www.mcmaster.ca/ctl/versamail.htm for instructions.

Step 3:

Restart your computer and use your MAC ID and password to log into Univmail e-mail and all authorized resources.

To learn more about MAC ID and for a complete list of resources utilizing MAC ID, visit www.mcmaster.ca/uts/macid/.

McMaster employees, including staff and faculty, as well as retirees and alumni are encouraged to complete the MAC ID Service Enhancement Process by Aug. 18

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[img_inline align="right" src="http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/keyboard.jpg" caption="MAC ID allows users to consolidate their passwords. Photo by Susan Bubak."]More than 90 per cent of the McMaster community completed the MAC ID Service Enhancement Process last spring and summer. Those who have not done so are encouraged to spend a few minutes to complete the process. <br />
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<p>In a few steps, you will enjoy the benefits of MAC ID Service Enhancement, including:<br />
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<p><li>One username and password for authorized resources such as  MacConnect (wireless and public data jack access), UnivMail e-mail, Sophos Anti-Virus Remote Update and VPN.<br />
<p><li>Online username and password management<br />
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<p><b>Step 1:</b><br />
<p>Complete the MAC ID Service Enhancement Process. Click <a href="http://www.mcmaster.ca/uts/macid/msep.htm">www.mcmaster.ca/uts/macid/msep.htm</a>. In the Quick Links section, click on MAC ID Service Enhancement Process and follow the steps.<br />
<br />
<p><b>Step 2:</b><br />
<p>Remove saved password in e-mail client. UTS strongly recommends to discontinue the practice of saving passwords in e-mail clients. To find out how to do so, click <a href="http://www.mcmaster.ca/ctl/emailpswdchg.htm">www.mcmaster.ca/ctl/emailpswdchg.htm</a>.<br />
<br />
<p>If you use a RIM Blackberry with Univmail e-mail and have saved your logon id and password in the Blackberry web client, you will also need to change it. Visit <a href="http://www.mcmaster.ca/ctl/bbwebpswd.htm">www.mcmaster.ca/ctl/bbwebpswd.htm</a> to find out how.<br />
<br />
<p>If you use a Palm PDA and have saved your logon id and password in Versamail, you will need to change it as well. Visit <a href="http://www.mcmaster.ca/ctl/versamail.htm">www.mcmaster.ca/ctl/versamail.htm</a> for instructions.<br />
<br />
<p><b>Step 3:</b><br />
<p>Restart your computer and use your MAC ID and password to log into Univmail e-mail and all authorized resources.<br />
<br />
<p>To learn more about MAC ID and for a complete list of resources utilizing MAC ID, visit <a href="http://www.mcmaster.ca/uts/macid/">www.mcmaster.ca/uts/macid/</a>.<br />
<br />
<p>McMaster employees, including staff and faculty, as well as retirees and alumni are encouraged to complete the MAC ID Service Enhancement Process by Aug. 18

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