# Introduction to using Homebase

As a user of Homebase you have been given a single "account".

You have received a password, that you **MUST** change before exploring Homebase with your account.

## Choosing a good password

A good password is something impossible to guess, yet easy to remember.

Don't use the name of your pet dog or anything else personal - a little detective work and it is guessed!

Don't use plain words at all - a robot can easily be told to try complete dictionaries, backwards, sideways, and mixed with the date of your birthday. Then it is guessed!

Think of a phrase - a poem or a song. Pick first letter of each word - that's often a great password.

## Treating your password with care

Your password is strictly personal.

 * Do not write it down.
 * Do not **ever** pass it on to others - not to your father or teacher, and not to any technicical supporter.

## Changing your password

You can change your password here: https://mail.homebase.dk/horde3/passwd/

## Go explore!

Your account provides access to the following services:

 * [[Mail]]
 * [[Mailinglists]]
 * [[Files]]