Provides a space for you to enter the new identity’s name.


Specifies whether to require a password to use this account.


Provides a space for you to enter a password.


Provides a space for you to confirm the password.


Provides a space for you to enter the new identity name.


Specifies whether to be prompted for a password every time you start the program.


Click this to change your password.


Provides a space for you to enter your old password.


Provides a space for you to enter your new password.


Displays the list of available identities.


Select this check box to delete the identity’s downloaded messages. If this check box is cleared, only the identity’s name and preferences will be deleted.


Click this to remove the selected identity. You cannot remove the current identity.


Provides a space for you to enter the password of the identity you want to delete.


Click this to make changes to an existing identity, to add a new identity, or to change the default startup identity.


Click this to add a new identity.


Click this to change the name or password of an identity.


Click this to make the selected identity the default identity.

Note that programs can use the default identity for various purposes. Refer to the specific programs’ Help for information on what the default identity is used for.


Specifies which identity is used when the first identity-aware program is started.


Click this to learn more about using a password with your identity.


Identity passwords

You can configure your identity to prompt you for a password when you log on or switch from another identity. This will protect your identity so others cannot log on as you unless they know your password. They will also be prompted for a password if they attempt to remove or change settings for your identity.

Adding a password to your identity does not protect your data from other people using the computer. If you prefer greater security, you should set up and configure a Windows User Profile for each user.


Setting up multiple identities

If you have more than one person who uses the same computer, you can set up an identity for each person. This allows different users to log on without having to restart the computer. This way, your Internet connection won’t be lost, and all open programs will remain open. There is no limit to the number of identities you can have. Each user can have a separate identity or one person can have several identities. For example, a family could set up one identity for each parent and each child, or the children could all share one identity.