Password policy
The UGent password policy requires you to:
Choose a strong password
Change your password via https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info/password/change.
When setting a new password, it checks that the newly chosen password is sufficiently strong:
- no previously used password
- at least 8 characters
- no accents or spaces
- your login name must not appear in the password
Please note that:
- you can only change your UGent password once per hour.
- after that, it is best to delete any saved passwords in your browser. Otherwise you will no longer be able to log on to devices and applications that have your old password stored.
- after that, it is best to enter your new password in the WiFi settings on all the devices you use to connect wirelessly to Eduroam.
Reset a forgotten password
Reset your password via https://passwordreset.microsoftonline.com or https://accountreset.ugent.be/en.
Tips
- Always use the page https://accountreset.ugent.be/en in an incognito window.
- Forget the Eduroam network on all your devices and then add the Eduroam network again with your new Ghent University password.
Keep your password safe
Take care of your UGent account and respect the guidelines on the page "Working safely with IT at the UGent" (employees - students)
Non-production environments
Users with access to test and acceptance environments can manage their password and MFA here:
Password and MFA reset