Login and Security
Use the Right Web Browser
Not all web browsers are created equal! We recommend, for best performance, using Chrome or Firefox.
First-Time Login and Password Setting
The first time you log in to your website, you will use your university email and a temporary password provided to you to enter your site. You will then be prompted to create a new password. Password security is absolutely critical, because you are responsible for the content of your site should your password be discovered or stolen. We strongly recommend including different cases of letters, numbers, symbols (%$@, etc.) while avoiding the use of dictionary words. Do not share passwords or accounts.
Computer Security
Do not leave your computer unlocked while you are away from your desk. Remember to set strong passwords for your computer, not just your people.ua.edu site. OIT offers good information about protecting your computer and selecting passwords.
For more information, visit OIT's Cyber Safety page at http://oit.ua.edu/security/cyber-safety.
Public URL
Every site must also have an address (like www.ua.edu for example) so that your visitors can find it. Your site has been predetermined as follows:
www.Bama-user-id.people.ua.edu – ex. www.jsmith.people.ua.edu
This is the address your visitors will use to access the site.
Editors URL
To edit the site, refer to the email you received providing your personalized link and log in credentials. Once the site has been published it will change to the main URL with /login at the end – ex. www.jsmith.people.ua.edu/login.
Not all web browsers are created equal! We recommend, for best performance, using Chrome or Firefox.
First-Time Login and Password Setting
The first time you log in to your website, you will use your university email and a temporary password provided to you to enter your site. You will then be prompted to create a new password. Password security is absolutely critical, because you are responsible for the content of your site should your password be discovered or stolen. We strongly recommend including different cases of letters, numbers, symbols (%$@, etc.) while avoiding the use of dictionary words. Do not share passwords or accounts.
Computer Security
Do not leave your computer unlocked while you are away from your desk. Remember to set strong passwords for your computer, not just your people.ua.edu site. OIT offers good information about protecting your computer and selecting passwords.
- Passwords: http://oit.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/PasswordPostcard.pdf
- Protect your computer: http://oit.ua.edu/security/cyber-safety/protect-your-computer
For more information, visit OIT's Cyber Safety page at http://oit.ua.edu/security/cyber-safety.
Public URL
Every site must also have an address (like www.ua.edu for example) so that your visitors can find it. Your site has been predetermined as follows:
www.Bama-user-id.people.ua.edu – ex. www.jsmith.people.ua.edu
This is the address your visitors will use to access the site.
Editors URL
To edit the site, refer to the email you received providing your personalized link and log in credentials. Once the site has been published it will change to the main URL with /login at the end – ex. www.jsmith.people.ua.edu/login.
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