Set Up Initial Email Password or Reset Forgotten Email Password

STEP 1  

Go to https://passwordreset.microsoftonline.com/?username=@pennwest.edu

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STEP 2

Enter your entire PennWest email address and the characters shown in the picture. Click "Next."

STEP 3

Select “I forgot my password” and then click “Next.”

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STEP 4

Select from the options provided and Microsoft will send you a verification code.

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STEP 5

Enter the verification code and click "Next."

STEP 6

Enter your new password twice and click "Finish."

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Password Requirements

• Password must be at least 12 characters in length.
• Password must be different than the previous 10 passwords.
• Password must contain at least 2 additional type of character: Number, Capital Letter, or “Special Character” in addition to Lowercase Letters.

• Password expires in 1 year
• Passphrase – It is recommended that you use a passphrase which is a series of random words which may not include spaces. Example: CorrectHorseBatteryStaple5

Reminder: Make sure you update each of your devices that use your PennWest account with your new password!

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