Resetting or Changing LISTSERV Passwords
(02.18.00)

If you forget or wish to change your LISTSERV password, you can use a web browser or email to get a new password.

Resetting or Changing LISTSERV Passwords using a web browser:

1.      Point your web browser to the following URL:

                http://listserv.csufresno.edu/cgi-bin/wa?GETPW1

2.      Enter your email address.

3.      Enter a new password.

4.      Enter the new password again.

5.      Click the Register password button.

6.      You will get a confirmation message via email. Reply to this message. In the body of the reply, delete all text and type:

                OK
                END

7.      Send the message within 48 hours or you will need to repeat this process.

8.      You will get a final message that your new password has been registered successfully. To use your new password, add PW=THE.LIST.PASSWORD to any commands sent to the listserv that require a password.

For more information on this topic, visit:

        http://www.lsoft.com/manuals/1.8d/owner/owner.html#11.3



Resetting or Changing LISTSERV Passwords via email:

1.      Create a new email message.

2.      Address the message to:

                [log in to unmask]

3.      No Subject is needed.

4.      In the body of the message, type:

                If you know your current password:
                        PW CHANGE OLD.LIST.PASSWORD NEW.LIST.PASSWORD
                        END
                where OLD.LIST.PASSWORD is your current LISTSERV password and NEW.LIST.PASSWORD is the new password you wish to assign.
                OR
                If you do not remember your current password, type:
                        PW REP NEW.LIST.PASSWORD
                        END
                where NEW.LIST.PASSWORD is the new password you wish to assign.

5.      Send the message.

6.      If you sent the PW CHANGE command, skip to step 15.
        OR
        If you sent the PW REP command, you will get a confirmation message. Reply to this message. In the body of the reply, delete all text and type:

                OK
                END

7.      Send the message within 48 hours or you will need to repeat the PW DELETE command.

8.      You will get a final message that your new password has been registered successfully. To use your new password, add PW=THE.LIST.PASSWORD to any commands sent to the LISTSERVER that require a password.

Please contact the Help Desk for further assistance.

WWW:            http://www.csufresno.edu/its/wo
Email:          [log in to unmask]
Telephone:      Students: 278-7000; Fac/Staff: 278-5000; CVIP: 278-1111x2