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What are the minimum technical requirements to use MyNebraska?
How can it get rid of the message asking if mixed content is OK?
Why is MyNebraska Secure?
How do a register for an account with MyNebraska?
How often do I have to change my password?
How long will my account be active, if I haven't used MyNebraska for a long time?
What are the password requirements?
What do I do if I cannot remember by password?
What do I do if I mistyped my password?
Can I change my MyNebraska UserID?
Sometimes I have to log in again while working on my application, Why?


 


What are the minimum technical requirements to use MyNebraska?
Windows OS: Netscape 7.0 or Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher browsers.  The browser must support 128 bit Encryption.
Mac OSX: Firefox. Other browsers may work, but they are not recommended.
MyNebraska requires a minimum screen resolution of 800 x 600.
Need help in upgrading your browser?
Note: You will need administrative rights to your computer in order to install the upgrade. If you are using a State-owned computer, check with your PC support person to make this determination.




How can I get rid of the message asking if mixed content is OK?
In Microsoft’s Internet Explorer, go to TOOLS

  1. Click on Internet Options
  2. Click on the Security tab
  3. Click on Custom Level
  4. About a 1/3 of the way down, under miscellaneous, you will see ‘Display Mixed Content’, select ENABLE
  5. Click OK
  6. Click OK once again

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Why is MyNebraska Secure?
MyNebraska uses secure technologies such as SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) to keep all your information private.
MyNebraska also uses 128 bit encryption and strong encryption algorithms such as SHA and Triple DES.
MyNebraska uses LDAP to access its directory.




How do I register for an account with MyNebraska?
Users are required to have a unique user ID to login into the MyNebraska Portal. If you are a State employee, an account has already been created for you. Please contact Human Resources or your Help Desk. If you are a citizen that needs access to applications please call the Office of the CIO Help Desk at (800) 982-2468 or (402) 471-4636 or you can send an email to CIO.Help@Nebraska.gov   The following information is required for an account: First and Last Name, a valid email address, and which application(s) you are registering for. You will be notified via the email address provided, your new account information and instructions to log into the MyNebraska Portal.

Thank You for your interest in eGovernment services provided through the MyNebraska Portal.




How often do I have to change my password?
You will be prompted to change your password after 90 days.
If you do not change your password when prompted, your account will be locked.

 




How long will my account be active, if I haven't used MyNebraska for a long time?
If you do not log in for 60 days your account is automatically locked out,
and you will have to contact your organization's administrator to allow access.




What are the password requirements?
Must be at least 8 characters long.
Must be no more than 16 characters long.
Must include at least 1 numbers.
The first character can not be numeric.
The first character can not be a symbol (non letter or number).
Must not repeat any character sequentially more than 2 times.
Must have at least 1 lowercase letters.
Must have at least 1 uppercase letters.
Must not include any of the following values:  "password", "huskers", "admin".
Must not include a common word or commonly used sequence of characters.

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What do I do if I cannot remember by password?
If you previously supplied the 3 answers on the ‘Password Hints’ screen, you can click ‘Forgot Password’ to retrieve the hints and if you enter the
exact same (case sensitive) answers, you will be prompted to create a new password.  Failing that, contact the Help Desk designated for your
organization.




What do I do if I mistyped my password?
You have three attempts to enter your password.
After the third attempt you will have to:
Contact your organization's administrator to have it reset.




Can I change my MyNebraska UserID?
No, MyNebraska UserIDs are generated automatically.




Sometimes I have to log in again while working on my application, Why?
Your session will time out after a period of inactivity in your application.
You will be redirected to the login page, and a successful login may redirect you to the same point in your application.