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MSU Password Self Help Page
At MSU, we realize that it is difficult to keep all of
your passwords straight. We are presently exploring
solutions that will allow for fewer accounts and passwords.
Until then, please use this password self help page to set
passwords for accounts you use frequently.
New requirements for your MSU Domain password are now in effect!
If you haven't changed your MSU Domain password within the last 6 months, you will be prompted to select a new password which meets the following standards:
- 8 to 20 characters in length,
- contains a letter and a digit,
- and uses one special character from $,*,%,@,#, &.
Passwords can not contain a username, any part of your display name, or any other personally identifiable information. Passwords will expire every 180 days.
Windows users on the MSU Domain can simply type Cntl-Alt-Delete and click Change Password.
Or, Click HERE to reset your MSU Domain Password via Web
For ease of use, you may want to consider
resetting MSU Domain and MyMSU Portal passwords so that
they are the same and will expire at the same time.
You may need your ID and PIN to reset passwords. See the MyInfo section below for information on PIN resets.
MSU Domain Account
Also known as your Windows Domain Account. Common uses for this account are Wireless access, your “Z”
Drive, Faculty and Staff email, VPN services, and Student Lab/SUB
Computers.
Click HERE for a full list of services requiring your
MSU Domain Account
Click HERE
to reset your MSU Domain Password
MyMSU Portal
Your MyMSU Portal account is used for access to services
such as student email, iClicker, and the Faculty Activity
Database.
Click HERE for a full list of services available through
MyMSU Portal
To reset your MyMSU Portal password if you already
know your login information:
- Login to MyMSU Portal
- Click the "My Account" link in the upper-left corner.
- Reset your password.
If you don't know your username, you will first need to get it from MyInfo:
- Browse to the MyInfo website.
- Click "Enter Secure Area". You will be prompted for ID and PIN.
- Click "Announcing MyMSU Portal"
- Your username will be listed under "HOW DO I ACCESS MyMSU PORTAL?"
- Proceed with steps 1 and 2 below.
To reset your MyMSU Portal password if you are a new user, and know your username:
- Login to MyMSU Portal . Your initial password
will be your MyInfo PIN.
- You will prompted to pick a password.
WebCT
WebCT is a web-based Learning Management System used for some classes. Note that WebCT accounts are sometimes not available until a few days after the beginning of a class.
To set your WebCT password if you haven’t logged
in before:
- Browse to webct.montana.edu and login.
- Your initial password is the same as your username.
For most students, this is your 8-digit GID (without
the proceeding minus sign.)
- You will immediately be prompted to change
your password.
To reset your WebCT password if you have logged in
before:
- Login to webct.montana.edu.
- Click the "Password Settings" button on the top of your myWebCT screen.
- Change your password.
Click HERE for more help logging into WebCT.
Click HERE for general help with WebCT.
MyInfo
MyInfo allows access to personal information such as transcripts, class schedules, grades, financial aid packages, and pay stubs.
You will need your ID and PIN to login to MyINFO.
If you know your PIN, it can be changed by selecting "Enter Secure Area" followed by "Change PIN".
If you are a STUDENT and have forgotten your PIN, contact the registrar’s
office at 994-6650.
If you are an EMPLOYEE and have forgotten your PIN, contact the Personnel & Payroll office at 994-3651.
Note that it could take up to 30 minutes for new PINs to take effect.
Click HERE to login to MyInfo
Click HERE to see the MyInfo FAQ
Library Accounts
Click HERE to get a new Library password
NOTE: You will need access to your preferred email account.
For students, this is typically your MyMSU Portal account.
Click HERE to see the Library Accounts FAQ
Banner Accounts
Banner accounts are typically for MSU employees only. To request a Banner account or reset a password, send email to bannersecurity@montana.edu.
If you still need help or have feedback on this page, contact the ITC Helpdesk at 994-1777 or helpdesk@montana.edu.
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