If you are a faculty or staff member who is using a Mac device, please refer to these instructions here: How to change your Oxy password on a Mac.
Keeping your Oxy Microsoft password up to date is crucial for your security. Here's how to easily change it on MyAccount.Microsoft.com:
Step 1: Sign In
Go to myaccount.microsoft.com and sign in with your email and current password.
Step 2: Select Change Password
- Click on "Password” on the left side column. Then, select "change password."
Step 3: Changing your New Passphrase
- When prompted, enter your current password and then your new passphrase twice.
What is a passphrase?:
Rather than using a shorter password which is a mix of upper, lower, numbers, and symbols, passphrases are simpler but longer passwords consisting of several plain words.
When you change your password you will need to choose a passphrase which is 20 or more characters. You will no longer need to use a mix of upper, lower, numbers and symbols.
Where to get a passphrase:
You may use this passphrase generator to create your new passphrase: https://www.useapassphrase.com/
For more information, visit our web page here: https://www.oxy.edu/offices-services/its/cybersecurity/securing-your-oxy-account-passphrases
Click "Submit" to finish.
Step 4: Confirmation
- You will be logged out and prompted to re-enter your new password to regain access to myaccount.microsoft.com
That's it! You've successfully updated your Microsoft password.