It is recommended that you change your password to something known only to you as soon as you have logged into your account for the first time. This will ensure the security of your account. To change your password you need to click on “Change Password” which lies below the “My Preferences” link used above. It will open a screen that looks like the image below.
To change your password
- Enter your old password. It will appear as a series of black dots. If you have never changed it, it will be the password that was emailed to you and you used to log in.
Enter a new password that you will remember and no-one else is likely to guess. It MUST be at least four (4) characters long but should be at least 8 letters. For additional security it should also include a mix of CAPITAL & lower-case characters as well as numbers (1, 2, 3) and symbols (@#&). A Hint note will appear next to the box as you type advising you on the strength of your password.
For further advice on choosing a secure password, see the following guides:
https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32040?hl=en
http://www.bu.edu/infosec/howtos/how-to-choose-a-password/
Repeat the password you typed in EXACTLY as above. It will still be case sensitive.
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To link an account, click on the "Connect to Google" or "Connect to Facebook" link on the right-hand side of the page, and follow the prompts.