Passwords

1. Using a web browser go to directory.umd.umich.edu
2. Select My Account from the gold toolbar at the top of the screen
3. Type in your uniqname and click Continue
4. Type in your current Dearborn password and click Continue
5. From the General options listed on the left, select Password
   Note: You can change both your Dearborn and Ann Arbor passwords on this screen.
   
6. Enter your current  Dearborn or Kerberos password in the box indicated
7. Enter your new Dearborn or Kerberos password twice, in the boxes indicated
8. Click on Change Password to submit the change
9. Note: In order for the system to accept the proposed Dearborn or Kerberos password, the password must follow specific University guidelines.

• Using a web browser, go to https://weblogin.umich.edu
• On the login screen, enter your uniqname and current  UMICH (kerberos) password
• From the list of options, select “ kpasswd: Change Your Kerberos Password”
• Enter your current UMICH (kerberos) password in the box indicated
• Enter your new UMICH (kerberos) password twice, in the boxes indicated
• If your password is accepted, you will be prompted to enter a Hint and Challenge to assist you if you should have trouble remembering your password in the future.
• Return to the Service Menu to Logout

You should change your password if:

• You have had the same password for more than 6 months
• You have logged onto a system in another city or campus
• You have shared your password with anyone.
• Your password does not meet recommended guidelines.

It is recommended users change their UMICH (Kerberos) password first, especially if they wish to set the same password for their Dearborn access.

1. Passwords should be at least 8 characters, but more is better.
2. Passwords should contain a mix of upper and lowercase letters, a mix of letters and numbers, or a combination of upper and lower case letters and numbers.
3. Do not use blank spaces.
4. Passwords should be something you can easily remember, yet hard for someone else to guess. For example, a phrase like "Bob and Susan got married March 3, 1998" could become BaSgm3398.
5. Passwords cannot be all numbers, and cannot contain alphabetic or numerical sequences (i.e., “cde” or “345”).
6. Passwords cannot be a proper name or a word recognized by any dictionary. That includes words from another language. Do not add numbers to the beginning or end of words or proper names. Do not use your initials preceded or followed by numbers.
7. If you need help creating random passwords, use an online tool that will do it for you http://www.winguides.com/security/password.php.

For more information, go to:
Choosing and Changing a Safe and Secure UMICH Password