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E-mail Accounts
 
  Personal computer accounts are created on UMUC's UNIX system, Polaris. The accounts stay active as long as you are an active member of the UMUC faculty. The UNIX account may be used to store files as well as to provide a standard UMUC e-mail address.
   
  *Create a Personal UNIX Account
 

One caution: the UNIX system will request that you change your password every 90 days.

   
  *Change Your UNIX Password
 

If you do not remember your password or you need to change it before the system requests, use the directions found here.

   
  *UMUC - Computing Resources
 

View the UNIX User's Guide for instructions on using your UNIX account. You'll also find instructions for creating a Web page and a list of frequency asked questions.

   

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