How to log in to Mac for first time after Desktop Services new setup

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How to log in to Mac for the first time following an IT new computer or re-imaged computer setup: 
 

  1. A window may appear from Kerberos asking for your login information. When prompted, enter your JMU eID and eID password in the Username and Password fields and click the Sign In button
  2. Since the temporary login password does not match your current eID password, you will now be prompted to sync them. To do this you need to enter the temporary password provided (that you last used to log in to the account). Click the OK button.
  3. You will receive the confirmation Passwords in sync.  Click OK
  4. The Kerberos icon will appear in your Menu Bar
  5. Moving forward, you no longer need to use the temporary password.  From this point on, you will use your JMU eID and password to log in to this Mac.   

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Article ID: 20543
Created
Fri 9/5/25 12:37 PM
Modified
Mon 9/15/25 9:59 AM