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1.3 Use The Computer Laboratory Safely

The document provides guidelines for creating strong passwords and setting up a Gmail email account securely. It recommends passwords be at least 8 characters long, containing a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Personal information that could easily be guessed should be avoided. The document then outlines the steps to create a Gmail account, which involves providing personal details, phone number verification, agreeing to terms and conditions, and choosing a strong password. Instructions are also given for signing in and out of a Gmail account.

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1.3 Use The Computer Laboratory Safely

The document provides guidelines for creating strong passwords and setting up a Gmail email account securely. It recommends passwords be at least 8 characters long, containing a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Personal information that could easily be guessed should be avoided. The document then outlines the steps to create a Gmail account, which involves providing personal details, phone number verification, agreeing to terms and conditions, and choosing a strong password. Instructions are also given for signing in and out of a Gmail account.

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Grade 6 Miss Lakshmi Edirisooriye ICT

22. What is a “Computer Password”?


A string of characters used for authenticating a user on a computer system.

23. What are the guidelines given when setting a password?


 Must be a collection of letters (A-Z), numbers (0 - 9), and symbols (@, #, $).
 It should have a minimum of 8 characters including at least one of the above types.
 Must not include some simple information like your name, birthday, etc. which can be easily
guessed.
 Can give a password hint. In case you forget the password, you can give a word or a
statement as a hint that will help you to recall it again.
 By giving an e-mail address, a telephone password can be restored.

24. Why do we use a password?


 Usually used to confirm a user's identity.
 To keep our information secure.

25. How to create and keep a strong passwords and keeping your information secure.
 Use a unique password for each of your important accounts (i.e. email and online banking).
 Do not use the same password across multiple accounts.
 Your password should be at least 8 characters long. Password should consist of lowercase and
uppercase letters, numbers and symbols. A long password will offer more protection than a
short password if it is properly constructed.
 Do not use personal information such as your name, age, date of birth, child’s name, pet’s
name, or favorite color/song when constructing your password.
 Avoid consecutive keyboard combinations (i.e. qwerty or asdfg).
 Look around and make sure no one is watching while you enter your password. If somebody
is, politely ask them to look away.
 Always log off/sign out if you leave your device for the day – it just takes a few seconds to
do and it will help ensure that no one uses your system for malicious purposes.
 Avoid entering passwords on computers you don't control – they may have malicious
software installed to purposely steal your password.
 Avoid entering passwords when connected to unsecured Wi-Fi connections (like at an airport
or coffee shop) – hackers can intercept your passwords and data over unsecured
connections.
 Never tell your password to anyone.
 Change your passwords regularly and avoid using same password over and over again.
 Never write down your passwords on a sticky paper and hide underneath your workstation or
telephone. Somebody will find it.
 Always select “never” when your Internet browser asks for your permission to remember
your passwords.

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Grade 6 Miss Lakshmi Edirisooriye ICT

Let’s make an email account using Google mail service (gmail)


To create a Gmail address, you'll first need to create a Google account. Gmail will redirect you to the Google
account sign-up page. You'll need to provide some basic information like your name, birth date, gender, and
location. You will also need to choose a name for your new Gmail address. Once you create an account,
you'll be able to start adding contacts and adjusting your mail settings.

 To create an account:
1) Go to www.gmail.com.
2) Click Create account.
3) The sign-up form will appear. Follow the directions by entering the required information.
4) Next, enter your phone number to verify your account. Google uses a two-step verification
process for your security.
5) You will receive a text message from Google with a verification code. Enter the code to
complete the account verification.
6) Next, you will see a form to enter some of your personal information, like your name and
birthday.
7) Review Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, then click I agree.
8) Your account will be created.

 Just like with any online service, it's important to choose a strong password—in other words,
one that is difficult for someone else to guess. For more information, review our lesson on
creating strong passwords.

 To sign in:
1) Go to www.gmail.com.
2) Type your user name (your email address) and password, then click Next.

 To sign out:
In the top-right corner of the page, locate the circle that has your first initial (if you've already
selected an avatar image, it will show the image instead). To sign out, click the circle and select Sign
out.

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