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How to Change Your NetID Password

Everyone at Cornell is urged to change their NetID password to a stronger one that's harder for password crackers to guess. To do so, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Identity Management web site: http://netid.cornell.edu/
  2. Click on Change your password
  3. Login by entering your current NetID and password
  4. In the Password Change dialog, your NetID is already filled in. Enter your current password. Press the tab key or click inside a white box to move from one box to the next. Enter your new password twice to confirm that you typed it exactly as you intended.

    Choose a New Password dialog

    Below this dialog is a summary of the password rules, with links for further help and information.
  5. Click the OK button. A message will tell you whether your password change was successful. If not, the message will explain what's wrong and you can retry changing your password.

Keeping Your Password Secure

Changing your password periodically is an important part of good security online. Don't forget to follow the guidelines for choosing a strong and secure password.