Seitenhistorie

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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. Open the System Settings Click on the Apple Logo on the top left corner And select "System Settings" in the drop-down menu Image Modified	II. Navigate to

Privacy

Users &

Security

Groups When you are in the submenu of "

Privacy

Users &

Security

Groups"

click the FileVault Icon as described

go to the information icon next to your account (as shown in the following graphic)

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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

Click on the button "Change" to get to the next menu Check again if it is the correct account/username which you want to change the password for and select the Change button.   Image Added	IV. Change the initial password into your own secure password First type in the initial password, that you got provided by us into the field "Old Password". Next type in your new secure password.  Finally you can leave a password hint for yourself, it is optional, but in some cases it can be really helpful.  Image Added

Step2 - Activate FileVault Encryption : University guidelines demand that mobile storage devices are encrypted! How to encrypt your 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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