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Changing your AD password

Step 1:

After you have logged into Active Directory, hold down both the Ctrl key and the Alt key on your keyboard at the same time.

While holding both keys, press and release the Delete key.

CTRL + ALT + DEL

Step 2:

Click on the Change Password... button.

Change User Password Button

Step 3:

Make sure that the correct username is displayed in the User name: field.

Enter your existing password in the Old Password: field.

Then, create and enter a new password into both the New Password: and Confirm New Password: fields.

Finally, click the OK button.

Change Password

Congratulations! You have successfully changed your Active Directory password.

If you encounter technical issues when using a Valdosta State University's Active Directory system, please contact the Information Technology Helpdesk at 229-245-4357 or send an e-mail to helpdesk@valdosta.edu.

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