Template:Help/ChangePassword

Changing Password

Users logged into the system can change their passwords. As a security measure, it is recommended you change your password periodically.

Select "My preferences" at the very top of the page, then click the link "Password: Change password" in the "Basic information" field on the "User profile" tab.

The password change page is displayed, as shown on the right.

Tips
You can also display the password change page by following the procedures below.

• Click "Special Pages" in the toolbox on the left side of the page. Select the link to "Change password" in the "User and rights"field.

Enter the old password and the new password (two input boxes), then click the Change password button.