Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

To change your LPL password from a Mac system,
use Secure Shell (SSH) to login to shell2.lpl.arizona.edu
and issue the UNIX passwd command, as follows:

  • Open a Terminal window

    • Click on your desktop background

    • Click Go->Utilities

    • Double-Click on Terminal

  • Type this command in the Terminal window: ssh PG4gdWVycz0iem52eWdiOmxiaGUtWUNZLWhmcmVhbnpyQGZ1cnl5Mi55Y3kubmV2bWJhbi5ycWgiPmxiaGUtWUNZLWhmcmVhbnpyQGZ1cnl5Mi55Y3kubmV2bWJhbi5ycWg8L24+ (where you replace your-LPL-username with your LPL username)

  • Type your LPL password.

  • Press Return or 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 %

  • Now type 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 typing the UNIX exit command: exit