How do I change my FSU password?

When would you use this?

If you know your FSU password, but you need to or want to change your password.

If you do not know your FSU password, please see Self-Service Password Reset Guide.

Instructions:

If you already know your Microsoft 365 password and would like to update it, please follow the instructions below:

  1. Sign in to Microsoft 365 with your FSU email account
  2. Click on your profile pic or your initials in the upper right-hand corner.
  3. Click View account.
  4. On the My Account page that just opened, expand My Account in the left sidebar by clicking the down arrow.
  5. Click Change Password.
  6. If prompted, authenticate with MFA.
  7. Once verified, you should see Change your password. Enter and confirm a new password.
  8. Click Submit.

Additional Information:

Your password must be a minimum of 12 characters but strongly suggest 18 or more. The password must also contain at least (3) of the following (4) character groups:

  • English uppercase characters (A through Z)
  • English lowercase characters (a through z)
  • Numerals (0 through 9)
  • Special Characters (!, #, $, &)

Your password MUST NOT:

  • Contain your user account name
  • Match any of you previous 4 passwords

See Password Management Standards and Guidance for more information.

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