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UNIX password reset

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This page is designed to provide the information you need to change your old legacy SJSU UNIX password. You must already have a valid UNIX password to use this procedure. Note: this is only for faculty and staff with legacy UNIX accounts. New UNIX accounts are no longer provided for e-mail.

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The process for UNIX is not yet approved for SJSU Google Gmail. If you did not know whether or not you are using SJSU Google Gmail or wish to find out who provides desktop support for you, the SJSU Help Desk can help you:

Before you Proceed

You must know your current UNIX user name and current UNIX password to change your own UNIX password.

If you do not know your current UNIX user name and current UNIX password then go to this page.

Configuring

You must make an Internet connection via a network connection, on the SJSU wired network or with your ISP. It is not safe to use Telnet on a wireless network connection unless you are certain that connection is encrypted.

Follow the instructions to Telnet to the SJSU UNIX server.

  1. At the prompt type the following:
    passwd -r nisplus and press "enter."
  2. Enter the old-password.
  3. Enter the new-password.
  4. Re-enter the new-password. That is it, You are done!
    Type "exit" to quit!

Other Resources

How to change your UNIX Password [PDF]

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