Change NetWare/Linux Password

Changing Your NetWare Password

1. Click on Start Button
2. Click on Programs
3. Click on Accessories
4. Select Command Prompt
5. You will get a black DOS screen
6. At C:\ type setpword and your user name. Ex. setpword jsmith
7. Enter your old password.  You will not see anything being typed.
8. Type in your new password which has to be at least 5 characters and press enter.  You will not see anything being typed.
9. Retype your password.
10. If you typed in your password correctly you should see a message that the password has been changed.
11. You will have type in the new password the next time you log in.  (NOTE:  This does not change your GroupWise or your Windows password.)

Changing Your Password on the Linux Server

1. Ssh into your Linux account on alamo.nmsu.edu.
2. Type in your login name.
3. Type in your login password.
4. Type passwd and press enter.
5. Type your new password and press enter. (Note: Your password has to be at least 6 characters long starting with a letter and must contain at least one special character, such as a number)
6. Type your new password again and press enter. Your password has been changed and you will need to use your new password the next time you login to the Linux system.