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How to Change Your Oxy Account Password with MyAccount.Microsoft.com

Modified on: Thu, Nov 14 2024 4:43 PM

Keeping your Oxy Microsoft password up to date is crucial for your security. Here's how to easily change it on MyAccount.Microsoft.com:

Step 1: Sign In

  • Go to MyAccount.Microsoft.com on your preferred web browser and sign in with your email and current password.






Step 2: Select Change Password

  • Click on "Change password” in the Password widget or the Password link on the left menu.






Step 3: Changing your New Passphrase

  • Enter your current password and then your new passphrase twice.

What is a passphrase?:

Rather than using a shorter password which is a mix of upper, lower, numbers, and symbols, passphrases are simpler but longer passwords consisting of several plain words.


When you change your password you will need to choose a passphrase which is 20 or more characters. You will no longer need to use a mix of upper, lower, numbers and symbols.


Where to get a passphrase:

You may use this passphrase generator to create your new passphrase: https://www.useapassphrase.com/


For more information, visit our web page here: https://www.oxy.edu/offices-services/its/cybersecurity/securing-your-oxy-account-passphrases

Click "Submit" to finish.

Step 4: Confirmation

  • You will be logged out and prompted to re-enter your new password to regain access to myaccount.microsoft.com






That's it! You've successfully updated your Microsoft password.




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