Password Change Instructions

For RSRs and RSSs

If you are an RSR or RSS, please follow these steps, otherwise look at the other sections:

1. Locate a Nixon Medical workstation (such as a company laptop or desktop).
   • It is recommended to speak with your Service Manager for assistance.
2. Log in to the workstation using the following format:
   • Username: firstname.lastname
   • Password: your current email/Microsoft password
3. Once logged in, follow the same steps listed below in the “Changing Your Password” section.
4. Sign out by clicking windows logo on the taskbar > right clicking your name > click "sign out"

Note:
If you are a regular computer user, simply log in as you normally would and follow the same instructions below.

Changing Your Password (While connected to Nixon Wifi)

If you are physically at a Nixon location and connected to the Nixon network:

1. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del at the same time.
2. Select Change a Password.
3. Enter your old password, then your new password.

Changing Your Password (While Remote)

If you are working remotely, first connect to the VPN, then follow these additional steps:

1. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del at the same time.
2. Select Change a Password.
3. Enter your old password, then your new password.
4. Go back to the Ctrl + Alt + Del menu.
5. Select Lock.
6. Unlock the computer using your new password.

POLICY

Please ensure your new password meets our security policy: 

One uppercase letter (A-Z)

One lowercase letter (a-z)

One number (0-9)

One special character (e.g., !, @, #, $, etc.)

Does not reference your name or account

Must not be used for any other account outside of work

For more details refer to this article: https://nixonmedical.happyfox.com/staff/kb/article/61-nixon-medical-password-policy?new=1