# Introduction to using this system

As a user of this system 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, a new one is created for you (and texted to you, if your cellphone number is known to the system).


## Change your password

Depending on system setup, you may change your password with the provided webmail "IMP" (contact your technicians for details).


## Go explore!

See [[mail/intro]] to start using email.

See [[account]] for an overview of possible usage of your account.