Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I use SSH on my Windows PC to change my LPL password?

If you do not already have a Secure Shell (SSH) Client installed on your PC, visit "How do I download and install SSH on my Windows Machine?" to learn how to download and install Secure Shell.

To use SSH from your Windows PC to change your LPL password:

  • Double Click the Putty shortcut on your desktop.

  • Fill in the fields as follows: Host Name: shell2.lpl.arizona.edu User Name: your-LPL-username

  • Click to login. You might be presented with a "Host Identification" window announcing that you are connecting to shell2 for the first time.

  • If you see such a prompt, type yes and press enter.

  • Type your login password when prompted and press enter.

  • This should log you in to shell2.lpl.arizona.edu. You should see a command-line prompt that looks like this: shell2:/home/your-LPL-username % or shell2:%

  • You can then issue the UNIX passwd command: passwd

  • You will see two lines displayed:  passwd: Changing password for your-LPL-username Enter existing login password:

  • Enter your current password (it will not display) and hit return.

  • Then enter your new password (it will not display) and hit return.

  • Then reenter your new password (it will not display) and hit return. You should then see the command-line prompt.

  • Then logout by issuing the UNIX exit command: exit