Sooo, I was checking some of the security on my computer 'stuff', and realized I hadn't changed my password in some time.
So, I decided to change my password from password to 12345678.* Should be simple, right?
HA!
I start the change, realize I've not typed the password two times, so it has me go back. Fine.
Oh, now I need to do a second form of verification? All right, phone, great. Waiting. No call...
And the thing times out, while I am scratching my head, wondering where the verification code is.
It shows up about 30 seconds later. I have managed to get the silly thing locked up. It wasn't even letting me put in the code. Try in a few hours, it said. Sigh.
So I wait. Finally, it releases. I *quickly* got the verification code, again. And put it in. So... Did it work? ...
Yep! More than a little chaos and confusion, but I now have a new password... Whew!
*
(Yeah, no. That is a joke, and for anyone reading, PLEASE don't use either of those!!!)
4 comments:
For me, if i didn't write the password down, the new one does not exist. Then i have to try to reset it again!
I haven't figured out why changing passwords has to be such a PITA... but you are right - it is! Pure and simple! (Well, I guess that's why... passwords are not pure and simple!!) My next dog is going to be named "Password"!
Oh, yeah, been told I shouldn't write down passwords. Then they tell me not to reuse passwords. Well, I won't reuse them, but to that end, I need to write them down!!!
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I think it's because the computer has to redo the information, and since it's a security thing, it has to make it a fight, thinking that you have to work for it, you will actually be the owner. I guess. Or, it's just a pain in the patoot. Either one. Poor pup, I don't know if that's a compliment or a threat! But, they do try to protect you... :)
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