| 1. What is
my user name (or user id)? |
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Your username is a special
account assigned to you to access the network. It is
'usually' your initials followed by a two digit number. |
| 2. How do
I... |
| note: |
The log in screen from work and
home will look different, depending on the computer and
browser you are using. The 3 step log in procedure below is
the same for either location. |
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- You must enter ‘mcsd\’ BEFORE your user name
- enter your password
- Select ‘OK’ Or ‘Log On’
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A. log on from
work? |
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-- The login screen looks like this:

enter 'mcsd\' followed by your user name (userid)

DO NOT select the ‘Remember my password’ option. |
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B. log on from
home? |
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These images are for a Windows based computer, but
should look similar with other operating systems. NOTE –
the first time you
log in from home will be a little different, you will
be prompted to download and install 2 or 3 files. Say YES
with each prompt. These are small programs to enable the
spell catcher and one or two other features.
After you have installed the helper programs, the log on
screen will look something like this:

Enter your Domain\user name and password as shown below:
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| 3. Do I need
the 'mcsd\' before my user name? |
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Yes. CTC staff will need to use
'\mcsd' also. This indicates the domain you belong to. |
| 4. How do I
log off? |
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Select the Log Off text button
near the upper right corner of the window and close all
browser windows. It is suggested that you log off even if
you plan to continue using the computer to visit other web
sites.
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| 5. What if I
forget to log off? |
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Once you close the window, you
may |
| 6. Can
anyone sign up for an email account? |
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Only MCSD and CTC staff members
with network accounts are assigned email accounts. |
| 7. What if I
forget my user name or password? |
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Contact the MCSD Information
Systems office at: 248-0148 ext 7 |