How do I change my CS password?

You must change your password on the lab server.

From a terminal session logged into the lab:


1. Type the command ssh ginger and press enter.
2. If you see a message that looks like the following:
   The authenticity of host 'ginger (131.210.12.7)' can't be established. RSA key fingerprint is 89:b8:3b:12:7b:c7:0d:93:09:c2:4b:f8:5f:71:7f:6f. Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no)?
   Type yes and press enter.
3. Enter your password. Nothing will show up on the screen as you type. This is done for security purposes.
4. You should see this:
   ====================================================
   You may only change your password on this server
   Type Ctrl-D to exit without changing your password
   ====================================================
   Changing password for username
   (current) UNIX password:
   
5. Enter your current password. Nothing will show on the screen as you type.
6. Press enter.
7. Enter your new password. Again, nothing will show on the screen as you type.
8. Press enter.
9. Enter your new password again. Once again, nothing will show on the screen as you type.
10. Press enter.
11. You will see the message passwd: password updated successfully.
12. The connection will close and you will be returned to the lab machine.

See Also:
How do I choose a good password?
What are some methods for choosing a good password?
What should I do if I forget my password?