What are uniqnames and UMICH Kerberos passwords?
To use many U-M computing services, you need to enter your uniqname (which identifies you) and your UMICH Kerberos password (which authorizes and authenticates you).
A uniqname is like a user ID or user name and is part of your e-mail address. You can tell anyone your uniqname.
Your UMICH Kerberos password (also known as simply UMICH or Kerberos) proves you are who you say you are. NEVER tell anyone your UMICH Kerberos password — not even your parents, best friend, or computer support personnel. Doing so would put all of your personal information stored within the U-M computing enviroment at risk. Your UMICH Kerberos password is your key to:
See also Windows Active Directory.
This page last verified July 2008
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