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Creating the Initial Password for your UCSF Account

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Overview

The UCSF Password Management Tool will assist you with creating the password for your UCSF account. Once you have received an email with your UCSF account information (UCSF ID and email address), select the link in the email to activate your UCSF account and begin the password change process. 
 
NOTE: Be sure click the link in your email within 72 hours of receipt.

Changing Your Initial UCSF Password Instructions 

NOTE: This process has also been detailed in a Quick Start Guide for ease of use.

  1. Click the link to load the UCSF Password Management Tool Passwords page  
  2. Verify that the correct Account is selected (e.g., Your network login under the Target system heading) 
  3. Review the UCSF Password Requirements to assist you with creating a valid password
  4. NOTE: If you would like assistance in creating your password, select the Suggested password dropdown to review potential options for your new password 
  5. Once you have conceived of your new password, enter it into the New Password field 
  6. Enter the same value from your New Password field in the Confirm field
  7. Select the Change passwords button to submit your new password 
  8. A message will appear that confirms that your password has successfully been changed 
  9. Congratulations! You have successfully created the password for your UCSF account.