| What does "Remeber my Email" mean? | |
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When you sign in with your email,
your browser can "remember" this information. Check the box
and you won't have to enter this information each time you come back.
If you don't log in for
7 days, this information will be "forgotten". |
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| Should I be concerned about security? | |
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If you are concerned that other people might
attempt to access your email account, do not check the "Remember my
Email" box.
You may want to click "Sign Out" when you leave your computer, which ensures
that you will be asked for your login information the next time anyone
accesses this webmail from your computer. If you use a shared computer (in a library, Internet cafe, university, airport or other common area) DO NOT check the "Remember my Email" checkbox. |
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| Is saving just my email really a security risk? | |
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By providing one-half of the key needed to access your account,
you are making it slightly easier for someone to attempt to gain
access. In most situations this option is safe; however you should think
about who else may have access to your computer, and be aware of the slightly
increased risk. |
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| What if I change my mind? | |
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When you login, just uncheck the "Remember my Name" checkbox. You can always sign out at any time by clicking the "Sign Out" link
at the top of each page. This will erase the stored login information. Once you've
signed out, you can sign in again and choose whether or not your browser should
"remember" your login information. |
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| How does this work? | |
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We do this with something called persistent cookies. Cookies are pieces of
information generated by a Web server and stored in the user's computer by the
browser. By enabling "Remember my Email",
you are instructing the server to store your information in an encrypted fashion on
your computer. Each time you login to this mail server, your email
is requested from your browser by the
server. Clicking the "Sign Out" link will erase these cookies. |
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