Page # SEC017

Passwords

DESCRIPTION

When you log in to CMBHS for the first time using the User ID and password provided to you by your Local CMBHS Administrator, CMBHS will automatically take you to the Change Password page - SEC017.

Once an initial password is given, then a new password has to be generated. You are required to change your password once you have entered the CMBHS Application.

To change your Password follow these steps:

1. On the Change Password page, TYPE your current password into the top text box labeled Current Password.
2. TYPE your new password into the second text box labeled New Password.
3. TYPE your new password again into the third text box to confirm it.
4. CLICK ON the Save button.
5. You will receive a Successfully Saved message if your new password met all the requirements and is saved to the system.
6. Write down a hint so you can remember your new password (write it somewhere you will remember) and the next time you log in to CMBHS, use your new password.

How to Change Your Password After the First Time

The CMBHS system requires that users change their passwords every 90 days. The user may also change his/her password any time that it is needed. Reasons to change your password might include having difficulty remembering the password or a because of a concern about the security of the previous password or system.

 

To change your Password follow these steps:

Go to the Administrative toolbar at the top of the page.

• CLICK ON Account Management. A menu will drop down.
• CLICK ON the last menu item, Change Password. The Change Password page will display.
• TYPE your current password into the first text box.
• TYPE your new password into the second text box.
• TYPE your new password again into the third text box again to confirm it.
• CLICK ON the Save button.
• You will receive a Successfully Saved message if your new password met all the requirements and is saved to the system.

  

• The next time you log in to CMBHS, use your new password.

Your New Password must meet the following security conditions: 

• 9-15 characters in length
• At least one upper case letter
• At least one lower case letter
• At least one number
• At least one special character.
• Must not be the same as any password you have used the last 10 times.

Click Here for Password Creation and Safety Tips.
Password Creation Tips:
• Do not use any personal information that would be easy to discover such as birth date month/day/year; phone number; nicknames, pets or children’s names; or hobbies;
• Don't use repeated characters,
  • such as AAA or 555,
• alphabetic sequences,
  • such as abc or CBA or
• numeric sequences,
  • such as 123 or 321;
• Keep your password private; do not share it;
• Do not write your password down (write a hint if you need to);
• Do not store your password on your computer;
• Choose something you will remember;
• Do not use the same the password that you use for other programs;

CAUTION: If you attempt to login 5 times and fail, you will be locked out of CMBHS. Contact your CMBHS Administrator to reset your status and generate a new initial login password. If you do not user your login for 90 days, your status will be set to expired, and you will need to contact your CMBHS Administrator to reset your status and generate a new initial login password.

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