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The Basics

Do you know your EECS password?

Yes

Great! You should be able to reset your EECS password on your own.

You can change your password using a couple methods:

• Using EECS Jump servers
• In-Person at the VCEA IT Helpdesk located in Sloan 358

See the "Changing your password" section below for instructions on resetting your password.

No

You'll need to contact the VCEA IT Service Desk for assistance. There is no way to reset a forgotten EECS password without assistance from the VCEA IT Service Desk

Changing your password

Using EECS Linux servers

Use a terminal of choice for your Operating System.
Terminals;
    Windows 11 - cmd.exe or powershell.exe 
    MacOs          - Terminal (search with the spotlight)
    Unix/Linux    - Terminal needs no introduction

Jump Servers;
   jump1.eecs.wsu.edu
   jump2.eecs.wsu.edu
   jump3.eecs.wsu.edu
   jump4.eecs.wsu.edu

Once a console is open proceed with the following:

1. SSH into one of the available EECS servers.
   
   
   Note: The password field will not echo output to the terminal. It is recommended to manually input your password and NOT copy/paste it in.
   
   
2. Once logged in if you are not prompted to change your password, use the passwd command to change your password.
   
   
   
   1. Use your password for the (current) Unix password. 
   2. The new password must meet 3 of the 4 following criteria:
      1. Uppercase Letters
      2. Lowercase Letters
      3. numbers
      4. special characters: i.e.: !@#$%^&*()-_=+ 
   3. The system remembers your most recent 6 passwords, you must pick a password you have never used before.
   4. Linux can be pretty picky about dictionary words, previous passwords, or using your username in your password.
3. When successful you'll see the following output: passwd: all authentication tokens updated successfully.  You're done!
   
   
4. Exit out of the jump server, by entering exit.   Reconnect using your updated password.
   

Congrats! You've successfully changed your password from an EECS Linux system