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If you would like to obtain an O2 account, please be aware that a prerequisite is an HMS eCommons ID. More information on requesting an O2 account can be found here.
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Do not reuse passwords that you have used elsewhere in non-Harvard contexts. Ensure that you're using a complex password that cannot be easily be guessed by another person or by a computer. If you need help in generating a complex password, or with storing your passwords, you can use a password manager like LastPass1Password. Harvard offers LastPass 1Password Premium for free to those with a *harvard.edu email. See here for more details.
Be aware of phishing attacks, which often try to trick you into giving up your account information. More information on phishing can be found here. Avoiding clicking on unsafe links and providing personal information can keep your data on O2 safe!
My account's been compromised. What do I do now?
If you think your HMS eCommons account credentials have been compromised (e.g. through a phishing email), change your password at https://mypassword.hms.harvard.edu! The O2 cluster relies on eCommons HMS IDs for authentication. You can also reach out to HMS IT for additional help at itservicedesk@hms.harvard.edu.
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