Password Change - NetID

Owned by Liz Christopher
Last updated: Nov 13, 2023
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  1. Forget Connections to Titan WiFi

    1. ***Important Note:  This step is needed if you have device(s) connected to Titan WiFi.  If you do not do this step and are connected to Titan WiFi on any devices you will be locked out of your NetID***

    2. Forget Titan WiFi: Wireless - TitanWifi Connect & Forget

  2. Change Your NetID Password

    1. Use Reset NetID Password Using Self Service Password Reset (SSPR) OR

    2. Use Microsoft 365 Password Change

      1. Go to myaccount.microsoft.com

      2. Select Change Password from the Password box

      3. Type your current password in the first box

      4. Type your new password in the second and third boxes, being mindful of our password requirements

        1. at least 14 characters

        2. 3 of the 4 following types of characters

          1. UPPERCASE

          2. lowercase

          3. Number

          4. Special Character

        3. Cannot contain your username

        4. Cannot be an old password

      5. Click Submit

      6. You should see the message that says the password was successfully changed.

  3. Re-Connect to TitanWifi

    1. ***Important Note:  This step is needed if you want to re-connect your device(s) to Titan WifiRe-establish the connection to Titan Wifi

    2. Connect to Titan WiFi: Wireless - TitanWifi Connect & Forget

  4. Additional Step for Mac Users on a UW Oshkosh Campus Owned Computer

    1. The next time you log into your campus owned Mac computer you will get the following message "The system was unable to unlock your login keychain". This message is normal. It indicates that your password changed since the last time you logged onto that machine and it needs your old password to unlock your saved passwords and wireless networks.

    2. If you know your old password do the following:

      1. Click Update Keychain Password

      2. Enter your old password

      3. Click OK

    3. If you do not know your old password, click Create New Keychain. This will remove any saved passwords and wireless networks and you will have to reconnect to your preferred wireless networks.