CS Windows Passwords
Setting your Windows Domain password for the first time
Note: if you are currently able to log into any department
supported Windows system, your domain password
has already been set.
If you have never set your Windows Domain password before you will need to
visit 4120 A.V. Williams with a photo ID and we will help you set
your password.
Changing your Windows Domain password
From a linux system
To change your existing Windows Domain password from a supported linux system, open a command shell window, and run the 'citrix' command.
When a login window appears, enter your current login information to begin a Windows session. When the login process finishes click "Start", then "run," type "cmd" into the text box that appears and press "Ok." In the resulting terminal window, type "passwd" and press enter, then type your new password, hit enter, and type your new password again to confirm. Note: although the passwd prompt tells you passwords are limited to 8 characters in lengh you may actually use passwords up to 28 characters in length.
From a Windows system
To change your existing Windows Domain password from a supported Windows system, click "Start", then "run," type "cmd" into the text box that appears and press "Ok." In the resulting terminal window, type "passwd" and press enter, then type your new password, hit enter, and type your new password again to confirm. Note: although the passwd prompt tells you passwords are limited to 8 characters in lengh you may actually use passwords up to 28 characters in length.
If you have any questions or problems, visit AVW 4120 or contact
staff@cs.umd.edu.