Mac Password Sync

Why Do I Need To Sync My Password To My University Issued Mac?

OIT has adopted and implemented security practices to be compliant with current IT standards. One of these practices is the use of complex passwords to gain access to University data and devices. OIT has decided to meet this standard on macOS computers by using Password Sync to sync your Stanislaus (Stan) State password to your University issued Mac computer. This will be replacing NoMAD (the triangle icon on your menu bar) as the method of syncing passwords. The following article will show you how to use Password Sync.

Signing Into Password Sync

The installation of Password Sync will coincide with the automatic removal of NoMAD from your University issued Mac. Newly distributed Macs will already have password sync installed. Like NoMAD, you will need to either be on campus or connected to GlobalProtect VPN off campus for your initial sign in or subsequent password changes. Here's how to sign in:

• Password Sync will appear in your menu bar as a grey key icon:
  
• Click on the key and select "Sign In":
  
• In the following sign in screen, enter your Stan State sign in information and select "Sign In" (ignore the "Options" drop down):
  
• Once signed in, you will receive a message to verify your passwords. The top fields is where you will enter your Stan State password and the bottom field will be the local Mac account password (the one you use to log into the Mac or install apps... this may be the same if you were using NoMAD). Select "Sync Password" to proceed:
  
• You'll receive a "Passwords in sync" message after correctly entering your Stan State password and the Mac password. You'll be asked to try again if any password is incorrect:
  

Once successfully signed in, you will see that the key icon in your menu bar is now black. This indicates that the computer password (password used to install apps and log in) has been changed to your Stan State password:

Change Password

Password Sync gives you the ability to change your password without having to contact the Technology Support Desk. Here's how to do it:

• Click on the key in your menu bar and select "Change Password...":
  
• Your default browser will open and take you to a Microsoft sign in page
• Sign in using your full email address and password:
  
• Once signed in, you'll see two fields where you can enter and confirm your new password:
  
• Click "Submit" when you're ready to commit you password change. You'll see the following if there were no issues changing your password:
  

Once your password has changed you will need to initiate a sync.

• Go back to the key in your menu bar and select "Reconnect":
  
• You will get the following screen with an error message. This is normal. Click "OK" to continue:
  

From here, you can follow the directions at the beginning of this article to sign back into Password Sync. Keep in mind that when you verify your passwords, you will need to enter your new password in the top field and your previous password in the bottom. If you can't remember any of your passwords or are having trouble, please contact the Technology Support Desk for assistance.