Student login and password

It is important to protect and keep your student account secure by changing your password every 120 days. When changing your password for the first time, it is recommended that you save a security question and answer for quick identification purposes.

PhD students must change their password every 120 days to continue access to staff IT services.

Do not disclose your password to anyone. If you suspect someone has guessed your password or has watched as you typed it - you should change it immediately.

Note: Passwords can only be changed up to twice a day.

Go to Changing My Password or Forgotten Password to make the change. You'll receive email notifications confirming your successful password change and use of the password change facility.

The new password should be active immediately.

Your new password must be different from your previous six passwords and must not include your university username.

It must also meet the following criteria:

If you attempt to create a password that does not meet the above criteria, you will receive an error message and must set a different password.

Your password will also be checked against a list of known compromised passwords. You will not be able to use a password that is on this list.

For tips on creating strong passwords visit Stay Smart Online – Passwords and passphrases.