NOTE: This utility will change your NetID, Google and Active Directory to the same password.
NOTE: If you are faculty, staff your Active Directory password must be changed/reset every 6 months.
NOTE: MAC users please reboot and update your local account password settings for your new password to take full effect.
New Password Requirements:
The password must contain 8 - 15 alphanumeric characters.
It must have at least one uppercase letter, one lower case letter and one number.
Password may NOT contain first or last name for proper password change.
It cannot be the same as your two previous passwords.
Tips for creating a secure password:
Use special characters (!@#$%^&*) with upper and lower case letters.
Include similar looking substitutions, such as the number zero for the letter 'O' or '$' for the letter 'S'.
Include phonetic replacements, such as 'Luv 2 Laf' for 'Love to Laugh'.
Create a unique acronym.
Things to avoid:
Don't use a password that is listed as an example of how to pick a good password.
Don't use a password that contains personal information (name, birth date, etc.)
Don't use words or acronyms that can be found in a dictionary.
Don't use keyboard patterns (asdf) or sequential numbers (1234).
Don't use repeating characters (aa11).
Tips for keeping your password secure:
Never tell your password to anyone (this includes significant others, roommates, parents, parrots, etc.).
Never write your password down.
Never send your password by email.
Periodically test your current password and change it to a new one.
Create a password that a computer program or persistent individual won't easily be able to guess.
Change your password every 90 days.
