MyAccount: Resources

Summary

USNH accounts and passwords are managed through Microsoft's MyAccount and Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) tools.

• You can visit MyAccount at https://myaccount.microsoft.com  to change your password, manage your account verification methods and security options, or to claim your account for the first time. 
• If you have forgotten your password or it no longer works, click the "Forgot my password" or "Can’t access your account?" link to reset your password using the Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) tool.

Content

Getting started with MyAccount

• Visit MyAccount at https://myaccount.microsoft.com
• Claiming your Account at USNH
• Updating Security Info for password recovery and MFA verification - so you are set up to self-reset your account if you need to
• Accounts: FAQ for USNH Accounts

How to change or reset your password

• Changing Your Password - if you know your password and can log in with it.  Also used for non-primary accounts (as of Aug. 1, 2023)
• Resetting Your Password - if you have lost or forgotten your password or it no longer works; or if your password has expired (account recovery)
• Changing the Password on a Non-Primary Account - non-primary accounts use the same password change process as primary accounts (as of Aug. 1, 2023)
• For institutionally-owned devices:
  • Staff and Faculty: How to update Apple devices (MacOS) after changing or resetting your password - all campuses
  • Staff and Faculty: How to update Windows devices after changing or resetting your password - all campuses

Further Readings

Accounts: FAQ for USNH Accounts

https://myaccount.microsoft.com 

Password Best Practices

USNH Password Policy 

Tips to Stay Safe Online 

Tips to Stay Safe Online: Passwords 

Staff and Faculty: How to update Apple devices (MacOS) after changing or resetting your password - all campuses

Staff and Faculty: How to update Windows devices after changing or resetting your password - all campuses

Need additional help?

Visit the Technology Help Desk Support page to locate your local campus contact information or to submit an online technology support request.  For password issues you must call or visit the Help Desk in person.