Password Change on a UCO-Owned Device

Introduction

At the University of Central Oklahoma, Faculty and Staff must change their password when it expires. A password reset reminder is emailed at 30 days, 14 days, 7 days, 3 days, 2 days and 1 day before expiration. Additionally, Faculty and Staff may change their password at any time to keep their account secure.

After changing your password, update all devices connected to the UCO system (Wifi, Email, UCONNECT, D2L, etc.) with your new password. Failed login attempts due to an old/incorrect password will result in your account being “locked.”

Microsoft Windows Devices

On Campus (recommended):

1. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete on keyboard
2. Select Change Password option
3. Follow prompt to change password  

Off Campus:

Visit reset.uco.edu to use the Self-Service Password Change utility. Then update the password on the computer itself.

1. Connect to VPN (VPN Access article)
2. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete on keyboard to lock computer
3. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete on keyboard to unlock computer and use new password to login to computer 

Mac iOS Devices

If you use both Mac and PC devices, change the password on Mac first. Then restart the PC and the password will automatically be updated.

On Campus (recommended):

1. Open System Settings
2. Click Users & Groups
3. Click the information icon for your account
4. Click Password: Change button
5. Follow prompt to change password
6. After changing the password, restart your computer and login with your new password (this will update network password)

Off Campus:

Visit reset.uco.edu to use the Self-Service Password Change utility. Then update the password on the computer itself.

1. Click Go in top menu
2. Press the Option key and select Library
3. Scroll down and open folder named Keychains
4. Select Everything within the Keychains folder (folders and files)
5. Right-click and move to Trash
6. Restart computer and the local keychain will now sync with the current network login password

References

Additional information about password security at UCO

• Password Reset for UCO Accounts
• UCO Password Guidelines
• Alternate Email Address for UCO Accounts
• Password Change on a UCO-Owned Device
• UCO Cyber Security website

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