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Students: We recommend that students change theirs regularly as well. 

 

 

How to change my password and set up security questions

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Overview

Students can use our MyPassword website to reset their passwords. Student





How to change your password

  1. Access the MyPassword website below
    1.  https://mypassword.unwsp.edu
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  2. Under the Students header click on the Password Change Portal
    1. Note: You must use Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox; Safari is not a supported browser.)
    On the login page, enter your User Name and Password
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    After logging in, you will see a page which presents two options:
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  4. My Password: this option will take you to change your password. Your new password must be 
    1.  You will need to remember your old password in order to change your password.  If you do not remember your password please call the IT Service Desk. 

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  6. Students will have to enter the following fields to be able to reset your password
    1. If you are unable to reset your password please call the IT Service Desk at 651-631-5699.

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Password Requirements

Your new password must be different from your old password and it must also meet the following requirements:

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  1. It needs include at least 8 characters.
  2. It needs to have at least one of these three characteristics: uppercase, lowercase, and numbers (no symbols)
  3. It may not contain part of your name
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    My Questions: It is highly recommended to setup your security questions for they will be used if you forget your password.

    Click Change to complete the password change. You will receive an e-mail confirming that your password has been changed. 
  5. Resetting a Forgotten or Expired Password 

    If your password is forgotten or expires, you’ll need to answer the security questions you chose in order to reset your password. If you do not setup your security questions and cannot change your password you will need to call the IT Service Desk at 651-631-5699. 

Additional Steps for Specific User Groups:

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