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How students 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.

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Option 2: Using a Windows computer connected to college.tcd.ie domain

It is very easy for you to change your password, using a Windows computer connected to the college.tcd.ie domain.

Here are the steps to change your password using a computer connected to college.tcd.ie domain:

  1. On the keyboard, press Ctrl+Alt+Del.
  2. Click Change a password.
  3. Type the old (current) password, then the new password and confirm it.

New students - Setting your password for the first time

After you have activated your computer account at my.tcd.ie, you will receive a message in your Intray with your username and and "Initial Network Login Password". The message will include the steps on how to change your initial password and set up Two Step Sign-In in Microsoft 365. Full step-by-step instructions are available on our web page for Obtaining your student computer account.

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.

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