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*Note: This will also change the password for your e-mail account!!*
1) Go to the System Preferences. You can get to it from the Apple menu or the icon in the Dock.
1) Go to the System Preferences. You can get to it from the Apple menu or the icon in the Dock.



Revision as of 10:40, 26 August 2013

  • Note: This will also change the password for your e-mail account!!*


1) Go to the System Preferences. You can get to it from the Apple menu or the icon in the Dock.


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Fig. 1: System Preferences icon in Dock.


2) Click on the "Users & Groups" pane.

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Fig. 2: User & Group Preference Pane Icon.


3) Your account will be highlighted. Click on the "Change Password" button.


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Fig. 3: User Account Preference Window.

4) Change your password. Old password first. new one next.


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Fig. 4: Change password


*Note* Please beware that when you change your password using these directions your e-mail password will also be changed. After changing your password you may get a prompt for your "login keychain" password. This is usually the old password. It will then update to the new password you created.