FAQ 0001

How do I get access to the NID and NCVA Members Only files?

Access to the files stored in Password Protected Directories (PPDs) is obtained in one of two ways.

1. Access to the PPD containing the NCVA Internet Directory (NID) is granted to individuals who are listed in the NID, or who are members of the NCVA. A user name and password for Non-NCVA members will be provided by the Listmaster, Bill Hickey . (You must be listed in the NID to obtain the Non-NCVA member password access to the NID.) NCVA Members need to establish an NCVA Member Account with the Webmaster (see next item).
2. Access to the Members Only files (stored in a seperate PPD from the NID) may be granted to members of the NCVA. NCVA Member PPD Access accounts may be used to access both the NID PPD and the NCVA Members Only PPD files. Members may request an account from the Webmaster .
   Send an e-mail with the following information:
   1. Subject: "Request NCVA Member PPD Access Account"
   2. Your full name as it appears on your CRYPTOLOG mailing label.
   3. Your desired user name (no spaces, no HTML coding, and no Hidden Characters allowed). It must be at least 4 characters and must not be more than 10 characters in length. The default is the first 6 letters of your last name and the first letter of your first name. FRUPAC members may use their call sign. In case of a duplicate user name the Webmaster may append a numeral.
   4. Your desired password (at least 6-characters in length, no spaces allowed, and must start with at least one non-numerical character). It should NOT be a common word. It should contain both uppercase and lowercase letters or a mix of letters and numbers. Avoid well known combinations or case patterns.
   5. When your account is ready for use the Webmaster will send you a reply informing you that your account was activated.

WARNING: DO NOT send your user name and password for your Internet Service or E-Mail account! The user name may be the same as one of your other accounts but, the password for access to PPD files should be different.

Non-NCVA Members who are eligible to become members:

Contact Listmaster Bill Hickey, .

NCVA Members:

Contact Webmaster Rob Rude, .

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See also:

• Why does it sometimes ask me for my password twice?
• Why does my log-in fail when trying to access password protected directory (PPD) files?
• How do I report a PPD problem?

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Last Modified: Friday, 17-Jul-2009 23:14:49 EDT