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Logging In and Multiple Accounts OS X v. 10.2 Macintosh |
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Logging In and Multiple Accounts OS X v. 10.2 Macintosh |
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CONTENTS
1. Why should I log into my computer?
When Apple upgraded from Macintosh OS 9 to OS X v.10.2, they introduced an operating system that added new security features. Logging into an OS X v.10.2 computer will protect your data from being viewed or altered, as well as protect your system from other people installing unwanted software. We highly recommend logging into your computer each time you turn your computer on and logging out of your computer if you are going to be away from it.
2. How do I log into my computer?
After booting up your computer, you will be prompted to type in your username and password. If this is a college-owned computer, the username will be the same as your FirstClass and domain username. The password may be different. It will start out as the password you entered when you created your user account on the computer. Logging in to your computer with your username and password will not log you on to the Wellesley College domain or into FirstClass even if the username and password are the same. You will need to reenter the information to access FirstClass or a server such as NTM.
3. Can other people use my computer?
If you would like other people to be able to use your computer, you should create accounts for them. Only people you create accounts for will be able to access your computer. See How do I set up multiple accounts for step by step instructions.
Please note: if you do not log out of your computer, anyone will be able to gain access to your personal files.
4. How do I set up multiple accounts?
You may allow any number of people to use your computer with their own accounts.
- Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences
- In the System Preferences window, click on Accounts
- Click on the New User... button.
- Enter the person's real name under Name
- Enter the users FirstClass username under Short Name
- Enter a password for the user under New Password
- Enter the same password under Verify
- If you like, you can enter a Password Hint and choose a Picture to associate with that user.
- Do not check off Allow user to administer this computer unless you want this user to be able to install applications.
- Do no check off Allow user to log in from Windows unless you are going to do File Sharing with a Windows user.
- Click Save.
5. How do I change my password?
To maintain the security of your computer, you should change your password whenever you have reason to suspect another person has learned your password.
To change your password:
- Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences
- In the System Preferences window, click on Accounts
- Select the user you want to change a password for and click on the Edit Users... button
- You must enter the Current Password to make any changes. Please enter the password under Current Password and press Return
- Enter a new password for the user under New Password
- Enter the same password under Verify
- Click Save
6. Where do all my files save to?
By default, your files will be saved in folders in your Home folder (also called the Home directory). The type of file you are working on will determine which folder in the home folder the file will save to by default. For example, a word document will be saved in the Documents folder in the home directory, a music file you listen to in iTunes will be saved in the Music folder in the home directory. Every user account on your computer will have its own home folder with the information secured from other users on your computer unless they are administrators. To get to your home folder, click on the Finder icon on your dock, click on the Go menu, and select Home.
7. How is my OS X v.10.2 account different from my domain account?
Your Windows Domain account is completely different from your OS X v.10.2 account. Your OS X v.10.2 account works only on your OS X v.10.2 computer. You will still need your Windows Domain account to access file servers like NTM or to work on any of the Windows XP computers on campus.
8. How do I delete an account on my computer?
- Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences
- In the System Preferences window, click on Accounts
- Select the user you want to delete
- Click the Delete User... button
- A window will open asking you to confirm deleting a user. If you are positive you want to delete the user, click OK. This will delete the user from your system and move the contents of their home directory to the Deleted Users folder.
There is no way to undo a delete. You will need to create a new user account to recreate a user and manually change any settings you made. However, any account with administrator privileges will be able to access the files from the deleted user account in the Deleted Users folder.
Do not delete the Emergency Access (InfoServ) account. This account is an emergency account that will allow Information Services to fix your computer in case something does go wrong with your system.
9. How do I log out of my computer?
Whenever you are going to be away from your computer, you should log out to keep your computer secure. If you do not log out from your computer, anyone will be able to gain access to your personal files while you are away.
To log out:
1. Go to the Apple Menu and select Log Out....
2. A window will appear confirming you want to log out. Click Log Out. If you do nothing, OS X will log you out automatically after two minutes.