Change Passphrase - macOS

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.

Password Reset Considerations

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 Requirements

Your new passphrase must meet the following criteria
- Minimum 16 characters.
- Must not be one of the last 3 passphrases used.
- If you need some help selecting a passphrase see this KB article.
- Guidance for Choosing a Secure Passphrase

Mac OS 14 (Sonoma) 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.
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.
Key in the new passphrase in the Verify field.
Enter a password hint if needed and click Change Password.

Mac OS 13 (Ventura) Directions

Some staff may be on a newer Mac operating system version that will require different steps to reset the passphrase.

Click on the Apple and select 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.
Key in the new passphrase in the Verify field.
Enter a password hint if needed and click Change Password.

Mac OS 11 and 12 (Big Sur & Monterey) Directions

Click on the Apple menu and select System Preferences
Click on Users & Groups.
Make sure your account is selected under Current User and click Change Password.
Enter your current passphrase in the Old Password field, and the new passphrase in the New Password field.
Key in the new passphrase 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