OIT - UCInetID Passwords

I Forgot My UCInetID Password.

Passwords are encrypted, so unfortunately we can't tell you what your password was. You will need to have your password reset and re-activate your UCInetID. Your account and email will not be affected.

Reset My UCInetID Password
If you activated after July 2003, you were asked to choose a reset question & answer for identification. You can reset your own password.
If you don't have a reset question on file or you can't remember your answer to the question, contact your local Computer Support Office or the OIT Response Center for help in resetting your password.

I Know My Password. I Want To Change It.

Change my UCInetID password.

Choosing A Good Password

Choosing a password can be a daunting task. You must choose one that no one can guess but you can remember! Here are some guidelines to help you.

Selecting a good password

Pick a password that has at least 7 characters.
Generally speaking, the longer your password is, the more secure it is.
Our system requires that your password contains at least one alphabetical character [a-z/A-Z].
Passwords are case-sensitive and can have both upper and lower case letters.
Using MiXeD case in your password increases its security.
Our system also requires that your password contain at least one non-alphabetical character, which is not the first or last character of the password.
Including numbers and punctuation increases the strength of your password.
A good way to create a password is to think of a phrase and then use the first character of each word in the phrase, adding in punctuation and numbers.

Things to avoid

Do not use your current password or any of your previous passwords.
If someone previously obtained your password, they might try to use it again.
Do not use the space character in your password.
This is not allowed due to a current application limitation.
Do not use non printable characters such as those created by using the CTRL or ALT key on your keyboard.
Do not use alphabetic or keyboard sequential characters such as "abcde" or "qwerty".
Do not use the same character more than twice.
For example, we do not allow passwords that contain "aaa" or "jjj".
Do not use any part of your Employee, Student, or Sponsored ID numbers.
Avoid using any part of your date of birth in your password.
Do not use your UCInetID, forward or reverse.
Do not use any part of your name, forward or reverse.

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Password Reminders

Remember to keep your password a secret. Do not share it with anyone!
It is your only protection from someone using your UCInetID and your are responsible for anything done with your account.
You should also change your password at least once per year.
If you forget your password, you may re-activate your UCInetID if you know your password reset question.
If you do not, you will need to visit the OIT help desk at 242 Multipurpose Science & Technology Building (MSTB) and show them a photo ID to have your UCInetID enabled for re-activation.
If you need help, contact the OIT Help Desk by telephone at (949) 824-2222 or send email to oit@uci.edu.

Test My UCInetID Password

If you are having trouble logging in using your UCInetID Password, you can test your login and password using our Testing Tool.

Test my UCInetID password

Clearing Stored UCInetID Passwords

If you have changed your UCInetID password and saved it in certain applications, you may have to clear the saved password. We have basic instructions for common Web browsers, email software and Smartphones.

Clearing Stored Passwords