How staff can change their password
Password change options
Option 1: Using Microsoft 365 Self-Service Password Reset
The Microsoft 365 self-service password reset tool allows you to change your password if you know it, reset your password if you have forgotten it, or unlock your account. This tool is available via office.tcd.ie.
Option 2: Using a Windows computer connected to college.tcd.ie domain
It is very easy to reset your network login password using a Windows computer connected to the college.tcd.ie domain.
To reset your password using a computer connected to college.tcd.ie domain:
- On the keyboard, press Ctrl+Alt+Del.
- Click Change a password.
- Type the old (current) password, then the new password and confirm it.
If you are working remotely, you must be connected to the VPN service to use this password change method.
Why do I need to change my password?
Passwords are often broken, stolen or cracked without the knowledge of the victim. For instance, this can happen as a result of a phishing email or through malware.
Very often stolen passwords are not used immediately. If you change your password regularly, even if your password is somehow stolen, the thief does not have the opportunity to use it.
For security reasons, staff must change their password every 180 days. An automatic email notification will be sent from IT Services 14-16 days in advance of password expiry.
You can use methods listed above to change your network login password.