Reset student password

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Last updated: Sep 02, 2024 by Lucas T
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Overview

Information Technology provides self-service option for users to reset their passwords if they are forgotten or need to be changed.

After resetting your password, you will need to login to apps and websites again. It may take a few minutes before the new password is recognized everywhere.

UNW Password Requirements

Your new password:

  1. Must be different from previous passwords.

  2. Must include at least 14 characters.

  3. Must have at least three of these four characteristics:

    1. uppercase

    2. lowercase

    3. number

    4. symbol

  4. Must not contain part of your name, username, or ID number.

Password Reset Tools

The tools listed below will both reset your UNW Student account password. The difference is which website is being used.

Microsoft Self-Service Password Reset Portal

This method is available for those who have registered security information. If you haven’t yet, check out Getting started with Microsoft Authenticator (MS MFA App) or add your personal email at aka.ms/mysecurityinfo.

  1. Go to https://passwordreset.microsoftonline.com

  2. Enter your UNW email (username@students.unwsp.edu) and enter the characters shown in the image or words heard in the audio, then click Next.

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  3. Complete your security verification method (email, code or push notification). Click Next if needed.

    1. Microsoft Authenticator Push Notification

       

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  4. Set your new UNW account password, then click Finish.

     

 

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