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diff --git a/intro.mdwn b/intro.mdwn new file mode 100644 index 0000000..05bdfeb --- /dev/null +++ b/intro.mdwn @@ -0,0 +1,50 @@ +# Introduction to using [[template id=realm]] + +As a user of [[template id=realm]] you have been given an "account". You have +received a "username" (probably by email), and a password (probably by +cellphone text message). + +The password you received has only a short lifespan, and **must** be changed +soon. + + +## Pick a good password + +Invent something impossible to guess, yet easy to remember. + + * Avoid personal info. Don't use your mother's birthday or your pet cat. + * Avoid plain words. Gibberish mixed with mumbo jumbo is much better (robots + use dictionaries!). + +Suggestion: Think of a phrase - e.g. a poem or a song. Pick first letter of +each word. Add a number. Gibberish in itself, but easy (for you) to +remember/recreate. + + +## Save your password in your head only + +Your password is strictly personal. + + * Do not write it down. + * Do not **ever** reveal it to anyone. Not a friend, your boss, the police, me + or other technicians. + * Be proud if you forget your password: That means you picked a strong + password :-) + +If you loose or reveal your password then just report it, and a new one is +created for you (and texted to you, if your cellphone number is known to the +system). + + +## Change your password + +You may change your password using the webmail: + + 1. Log into the webmail application "IMP" at [[template id=webmailurl]] + 2. Go to the tool with a locker icon + + +## More info + + * [[mail/Intro]] to start using email + * [[Overview|account]] of possible uses of your account |