Change Passphrase - Mac OS
This article will walk users through changing their Gresham-Barlow credentials using a Mac computer. Changing the passphrase here will, in turn, change the users credentials on the current computer, and everywhere the GBSD password is connected: Google, Clever, Synergy, Red Rover etc.
Network Connection
- To change your passphrase when already logged into your Mac you must be connected to the GBSD network.
- If you receive an error “The server is unavailable” make sure you are connected to one of the private GBSD networks (e.g. GBSDLearning or GBSDPrivate). You will not be able to change your passphrase from GBSDPublic, ATV, or the Internet.
Passphrase Criteria
- Your new passphrase must meet the following criteria
Before You Begin
- If you are using the Google Authenticator App on your phone as an authentication method, be sure it is not synced from your Google account, otherwise it will bump you out of the app and you won't be able to use it to get back in. Review this article to make sure the app is not synced.
- If you need any help with Google Authenticator or would like any assistance with changing your passphrase, please call our GBSD Help Desk, available school days 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM at 503-258-4755 (option 1).
Directions
Some staff may be on a different Mac operating system version that will require different steps to reset the passphrase. See below for older operating system steps.
Click on the Apple and select System Settings. Older versions of the OS, you might see System Preferences.
Click on Users & Groups.
Click on Information 
next to the logged in account.
Click on Change Password.
Enter your current passphrase in the Old Password field, and the new passphrase in the New Password field.
Enter your new passphrase again in the Verify field.
Enter a password hint if needed and click Change Password.
See also:
How to change your passphrase
Change Passphrase - Windows OS
Change Passphrase - HP Elite
Guidance for Choosing a Secure Passphrase
Forgot My GBSD Passphrase
GBSD's Self-Service Passphrase Management System