Changing a UMICH Password

Problem/Question

How do I change my UMICH Password

Overview

Your UMICH password is now managed through Okta and is used to access Wolverine Access and many other U‑M services. If you know your current password, you can change it directly in Okta. If you have forgotten your password, a different reset process applies.

Your new password must:

• Use 15 or more characters.
• Have at least three of these:
  • Lowercase letters
  • Uppercase letters
  • Numerals
  • Punctuation

And must not:

• Be a word or simple phrase—or contain four numbers in ascending or descending order (for example, 12345 or 8765).
• Use parts of your name.

Use the first letters of the words in a phrase to make a strong and memorable password. For example, "Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth" becomes 4S&7yaofb4th.

Select a unique password for U-M use. Do not use your UMICH password outside the university for other computing accounts. The university uses strong encryption methods to protect your password. If you use that same password for services that do not offer such protection, you put your UMICH password and account at risk.

Solution

1. Go to Okta Account Management and log in.

2. In the New Password box, type your new password. The strength of your new password will be checked as you type. As you enter more characters and meet more requirements, you'll be notified that your password is strong.

3. Select Security Methods. 

4. Under Password, click Update. 
5. Confirm that you want to change your password.
6. Enter your current UMICH password, verify via MFA, then enter and confirm your new password.
7. Click Reset Password. You will receive a confirmation email once the change is complete.

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