Maryknoll Email for Students
The Basics on
a Mac Computer
Step 1: YOUR INFORMATION!
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Your User Name:
Last name + 1st name initial + year graduating
Example:
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marsb16
(last 2 digits)
(for Bruno Mars class 2016)
Your Personal Password:
 14 or more characters (letters, numbers, punctuation marks OK).
 Letters case-sensitive, so suggest using all lower case.
 No personal names or information!
Bad: AmyLee8411319
(why bad?)
Good: amyloveshawaii5-0
Important Notes

Allowed only 3 times to type in User Name &
Password correctly – 3 strikes, you’re out!
(must wait 15 minutes to try again)
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If forget password, contact Tech Dept to reset.
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Must change password every 12 months.
Step 2: Connecting on Mac

Log in to Student or
to Other
Student
Other
 Type in User Name & Password
 If 1st time on school Email, use temporary password
assigned by Tech Dept.
 If not 1st time, type in your personal password.
Step 3: Go to OWA
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Open a browser – Firefox, Chrome or Safari

Log in to Outlook Web Access (OWA) webmail
Type: https://mail1.maryknollschool.org/owa
Note: No www & https (not http).
Important Notes

If receive warning message there is security
problem, or cannot verify website, click:
Continue
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If message says connection is untrusted, click:
I understand the Risks, then Add Exception
Step 4: Logging In

Select “public or shared
computer”

Type user name +
domain extension:
Example:
marsb18@maryknollschool.org

Type your password:
(if 1st time, use temporary pw)

Click Sign in
Step 5: Change Password
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After Inbox opens, click on Options at far right
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Click Change Your Password
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Type in blank boxes
Current password: if 1st time, use temporary password
 New password: your personal password
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

Confirm new password: your personal password
Click ✓ Save
Final Words
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If trouble activating Email account, have your teacher
contact the Technology Department.

For assistance on how to use Email – including sending,
replying, using attachments, changing password – your
teacher has a handout.
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Maryknoll Email should be used for school-related
activities, not for social networking or inappropriate
communication. (Test: could you show this mail to mom?)