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All about Passwords


Default passwords:

uwec?####               ( Example: uwec?1234 )
Lowercase uwec then a ? question mark and then replace the #### with your pin number and NO SPACES.

Changing your password

Changing your password affects your email password and university logon password.

Valid passwords will have to meet these minimum requirements:

  • Be at least eight(8) characters in length
  • Contain characters from three(3) of the following four(4) categories:
    • English uppercase characters (A through Z)
    • English lowercase characters (a through z)
    • Base 10 digits (0 through 9)
    • Non-alphabetic characters (for example, !, $, #, %)
  • Password cannot contain significant portions of the user's account name or full name
**Please Note: All users will be required to change their password at least once per year.

https://users.uwec.edu/changepassword/aexp2b.asp

Or if you are on campus, go to a windows machine and sign in then use the Ctrl + Alt + Delete and go to change password.

For complete instructions :

http://www.uwec.edu/help/WinXP/wxp-basics.htm#Passwords



Resetting your password to default

Resetting your university logon password changes your password to lowercase uwec and a ? question mark and then your UWEC PIN with no spaces.
( Example: uwec?1234 )

To reset your password:
https://users.uwec.edu/resetpassword/reset.asp

Please remember to change your password as soon as you can from this default format.



Changing your PIN

You can change your PIN through the BLUGOLD system.

NOTE: Changing your PIN does NOT change your university logon password.

If you have forgotten your PIN:
Students - Contact the Registrar's office.
Staff/Faculty - Contact the Human Resources department.



Changing your username

Your UW Eau Claire computer username is only changeable under specific special circumstances. Check the UWEC Username Change Policy for details.

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