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Step1 - Set a strong password : You will get the UD with a pre-installed user (commonly with your full name) and a temporary initial password, which has to be changed immediately after handover to you! The chosen password has to be strong - here you can find some tips regarding password security: https://zid.univie.ac.at/en/password-tips/
| I. Press Open the buttons Ctrl+Alt+Del (EN Keyboard) or Strg+Alt+Entf (DE Keyboard) II. Choose the option "Change a password" (as shown in the picture) System Settings Click on the Apple Logo on the top left corner And select "System Settings" in the drop-down menu
| II. Navigate to Privacy & Security When you are in the submenu of "Privacy & Security" click the FileVault Icon as described in the following graphic
| III. In the first input field type in the initial password, which we will provide you via safe communication IV. In the two others type in your own created strong password V. Afterwards click on the arrow as shown in the picture  | VI.The password should now have been renewed and you should get the screen as depicted in this screenshot |
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Step2 - Activate FileVault Encryption : University guidelines demand that mobile storage devices are encrypted! How to encrypt your harddis harddisk on your MacbookSave the recovery key!! e.g.print it and keep the document in a save place!! If lost, all data on the device will be inaccessible!
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