Instructions to Syncing

Novell Netware and Windows Passwords

 

In the new Novell Netware 6.5 system, your e-ID password will become your Novell Netware password.  For optimum use of your computer, your e-ID, Novell Netware and Windows passwords should be synced.  There are a variety of ways to complete this process. Below are the steps that can be used prior to the migration process to sync your passwords quickly and easily.

  1. After logging into the network, press the Ctrl-Alt-Delete keys at the same time. The box on the right will appear on your monitor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Click on the Change Password button to change and sync your Novell Netware and Windows password. 

 

 

 

 

 


 

  1. The screen on the right will appear
 

 

  1. In the change password box, you should see two resources (on the left side of the screen; one for your computer and one for the JMU Novell Netware Tree.

 

  1. You can change your Windows password or your Novell Netware password.

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  2. To change your Windows password, click on the computer icon, type your old Windows password, then type your new windows password (e-ID password) and confirm it. Click on OK and you should see the confirming window.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. To change your Novell password, click on the JMU tree, then type your old Novell password, your new password (e-ID) , and then confirm your new password.  Click on OK

 

 

 

Reminder:  All passwords except your Windows password can be reset in the Accounts Portal.  https://accounts.jmu.edu