How to Change Your VUnetID Password

Purpose

The purpose of this article is to detail the process for changing your VUnetID password.

Target Audience

  • Vanderbilt University Community

    • Faculty and Staff

    • Undergraduate Students

    • Graduate and Professional Students

  • VUIT Internal Knowledge

Prerequisites

Description

Following the steps in this article will show how to change your VUnetID password. When you change your VUnetID password it will also change your email account password.

Resolution or Procedure Steps

  1. Click this link and sign in with your VUnetID and current password.

    • If you are able to sign in, go to Step 2.

    • If you are unable to sign in, go to Step 3.

  2. If you are able to sign in, click the "Change My Password" button and enter your new password. Make sure the new password follows the Password Requirements.

    • You may not be able to sign in right away, as it may take up to five minutes for your password to become active.

  3. If you are unable to sign in, we will need to re-authenticate your account.

  4.  To change a VU Gmail password:

Additional Information

  • Keep your VU password current.

  • Pay attention to reminder emails.

  • VU passwords must be reset annually.

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