Always use secure methods of password retrieval and when distributing them to SIS users.
==== I. Set Password Policies ==== * Step 1. Administration» Settings» Policies * Step 2. Choose the ‘security’ group * Step 3. Policy number 7 allows you to decide if you want to require Strong security or medium security passwords * Step 4. Secure passwords include those that have the following: * 8 characters long * Have at least one capital letter * Have at least one lowercase letter * Have at least one number * Have at least one symbol (*&^%$! etc.) Set the policy and save ==== II. Administration View of Student Passwords ==== * Step 1. Admin» Settings» Security » Security * Step 2. Choose Define Users * Step 3. Choose the appropriate settings needed * Step 4. This will generate a list of students to view. Click Set Details to change password, username or account expiration ===ALTERNATE OPTION=== * Step 1 Admin» Security» Security» Security * Step 2 Choose Student Logins to view user information ==== III. Student Login Page ==== The teachers often are the ones who need access to tell their students the login info. * Step 1. Go to Teachers» Logins * Step 2. Check either the box at top to show all passwords or the box next to the individual name to show student password ==== IV. Automated Setup for Logins/Passwords ==== * Step 1. Go to Admin» Settings» Security» Security * Step 2. Choose Automated Setup for Passwords * Step 3. Choose the options appropriate for what you’re searching for and click update * Step 4. Check off users to Generate User Logins for. * Step 5. Click Generate Logins/ Check Email Message * Step 6. Generate Logins and Email to Selected