Note: You must be on campus and connected with the CWU network for this process to work.
Summary
This article guides you through the process of changing your CWU password on a CWU tagged Windows computer.
Steps
Step One: Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete on your keyboard
- Select Change a password.
Step Two: Enter current information
A. Leave the username as it appears.
B. Enter the current password.
Step Three: Create new password
Requirements for password that must be met:
* Must be at least 14 characters long
* Must not include part of your name, username, or any personal info like addresses,
phone numbers, or your MyCWU account ID number.
Must include 3 out of the 4 criteria below:
* Symbol (!, #, $, etc.)
* Uppercase (A-Z)
* Lowercase (a-z)
* Number (0-9)
C. Enter a new password for the account twice.
D. Click the arrow button to change the password.
Step Three: You'll see a confirmation that the password was changed.
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- If you need assistance with the above process, you can submit an online request and our Information Services staff will reach out to you.