macOS: Resyncing Your Computer to Your Carleton Password after a password change

The easiest method if you're on campus is to connect your computer to the wired (ethenet) campus network. If that's not feasible, follow the instructions below.

For Carleton-owned computers of macOS version 13 or higher:

  1. Connect to Carleton's GlobalProtect VPN
  2. Click on the Apple menu
  3. Click on System Settings
  4. Select KeyAccess
  5. Click the Lock Icon
  6. Unlock using your current Carleton username and password (if you just changed your password, use your new password)
  7. Restart your computer
  8. Log in again with your Carleton username and password
  9. If prompted, select Update Keychain Password
  10. Enter your OLD Carleton password into the box that asks for your Keychain password
  11. Click OK

For Carleton-owned computers of macOS version 12 or lower:

  1. Connect to Carleton's GlobalProtect VPN
  2. Click on the Apple menu
  3. Click on System Preferences
  4. Select Users & Groups (or anything else with locked preferences)
  5. Click the Lock Icon
  6. Unlock using your current Carleton username and password (if you just changed your password, use your new password)
  7. Restart your computer
  8. Log in again with your Carleton username and password
  9. If prompted, select Update Keychain Password
  10. Enter your OLD Carleton password into the box that asks for your Keychain password
  11. Click OK
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