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# Switching to Password Login

By default, all users will use their RICSS-issued (@rimodellegislature.com or @risocialstudies.org) Google Accounts to authenticate into the Secure Access system. 

However, some Chromebook-only school districts are unable to login to the system using this method, as it conflicts with their district-issued Google accounts. As a work-around, follow the instructions below to switch to a password-based login experience.

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These steps must be completed on a NON-Chromebook device, as the student or faculty member must log into Secure Access at least once (to switch to the password-based method).
{% endhint %}

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1. Navigate to <https://app.rimodellegislature.com/authentication> and sign-in with your existing Google credentials.
2. Click your profile picture in the top-right, or go to <https://app.rimodellegislature.com/landing?page=Account>.
3. Check the checkbox that says "Use password to login (unchecked allows the default of Google authentication)"&#x20;
4. Upon checking this box, you will be logged out of Secure Access and sent a password-reset link to your @rimodellegislature.com or @risocialstudies.org gmail account. Check this email and click the link to set your password.&#x20;
5. On subsequent logins, you will now be prompted for a password instead of a Google redirect.
   {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Video Guide" %}
{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/MD15uuhqLNo>" %}
{% endtab %}
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{% hint style="warning" %}
The link to choose your password is time-sensitive, so you should complete all these steps at the same time. If the link expires, you can always use the "Password Reset" button **AFTER** you enter your email at the login box.
{% endhint %}


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