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Password Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I change my password?
What are the password requirements?
*Colleague users cannot use , (comma) OR <> as their special character
- Passwords cannot contain the TUNetID or parts of the user’s full name, such as their first name
- 15 Characters (minimum)
- Must include three of the four following complexity conditions:
- 1 Upper-case letter
- 1 Lower-case letter
- 1 Number
- 1 Special Character (~!@#$%^&*_-+=`|(){}[]:;”‘.?)
- Sign out of the computer and back in using the new password
What actions/considerations do I make?
- Know your current password for your TUNetID (abc1234@utulsa.edu)
- If you store your password in a browser, password manager, or device, look it up and make sure you know your current password
- If you don't know your current password, select "forgot password" and follow the prompts to set your new password
- Turn off all devices (phone, tablet, iPad, laptop, etc.) except main device before changing your password
- Ensures all applications are closed and not trying to login with the old password, possibly locking your account
- Once changed then you can turn each device back on and enter the new password when prompted
- Connect to the GlobalProtect VPN to change password if computer is on domain -and it could take up to 30 minutes for the new password to sync up on your computer.
- Your computer is on the domain if you login with your TUNetID when your computer first starts
- Make sure GlobalProtect VPN is connected
- Press CTRL+ALT+DEL to Change your password or click on the Change Password button on the IT Help site
- Additional step to help sync your account: Lock your computer (CTRL+ALT+DEL) and then log back in with the new password
- If you receive a message about needing to correct your account, make sure you re-connect (maybe disconnect and reconnect) to the GlobalProtect VPN and give it time to sync
What if the link says my account is blocked?
- If you are an alumnus and use Gmail to sign into your @utulsa.edu email, please visit this Knowledge Base article for instructions on changing your Gmail password https://utulsa.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/2588/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=133260
- The link provided in the email is for current Microsoft Users not Gmail Users
- If you do not remember your @utulsa.edu Gmail password, you will need to give us a call at 918-631-3500, M-F 8:00 – 5:00 pm and we can assist with a password reset. We will need to ask a few questions to verify identity before proceeding with the reset.
If you received a message that says, Your sign-in settings don’t meet your organization’s Multifactor Verification policy. Contact your admin for more info.
Please give us a call at 918-631-3500 (M-F, 8:00 - 5:00 pm) and we can assist. We will need to ask a few questions to verify identity before making a change to your account.