Password Change on a CWU Tagged Windows Computer

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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.

  • Click OK.

 

 

Additional Resources

Here are related articles for Changing Your MyCWU Password and Adding a printer to a CWU tagged computer for students.

 

Submit a Service Request

  • Submit a service request

  • If you need assistance with the above process, you can submit an online request and our Information Services staff will reach out to you. 

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Article ID: 143160
Created
Mon 5/9/22 1:10 PM
Modified
Tue 2/24/26 4:41 PM