Communication Archive
May 1 , 2007
Changes to MAC ID Service for
all employees, retirees and alumni
To enhance security and enable client self-sufficiency MAC ID (logon) process at McMaster will change as of Friday May 18, 2007. Clients are strongly advised to go through the enhancement process before May 18, 2007.
In a few steps, you will enjoy the benefits of MAC ID Service Enhancement:
- One username and password for authorized resources (MacConnect - wireless & public data jack access, UnivMail Email, VPN, etc.)
- Online username and password management
Step 1:
Complete the MAC ID Service Enhancement Process. Click http://www.mcmaster.ca/uts/macid/msep.htm and then in the Quick Links section click on MAC ID Service Enhancement Process and follow the steps.
Step 2:
Remove saved password in e-mail client. University Technology Services strongly advises against the practice of saving passwords, however, if you have, here is how to remove it http://www.mcmaster.ca/ctl/emailpswdchg.htm.
Important:
If you use a RIM Blackberry with Univmail e-mail and have saved your logonid and password in the Blackberry web client you will need to change this as well. Here is how=> http://www.mcmaster.ca/ctl/bbwebpswd.htm
If you use a Palm PDA and have saved your logon id and password in Versamail, you will need to change this as well. Here is how=> http://www.mcmaster.ca/ctl/versamail.htm
Step 3:
Restart your computer and use your MAC ID and password to log into Univmail e-mail and all authorized resources.
To learn more about MAC ID and for a complete list of resources utilizing MAC ID please refer to:www.mcmaster.ca/uts/macid/
Start Date: May 1, 2007
End Date: May 18, 2007
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| Email: | uts@mcmaster.ca |
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