Change Your University Account Password

Introduction

A University Account is automatically created through the Office of Information Technology for individuals when they become associated with the university as a student, faculty, or staff. For security purposes, ISU requires passwords to be changed at least once every 180 days.

Steps To Change your University Password

To change your password follow these steps.

Quick Steps

  1. Log into the portal located at portal.indstate.edu.
  2. Find the "Change Password" link. 
  3. Change your password.

Expanded Steps

  1. Log into the portal then search for the change password link. (See image below)

  1.  Enter the old password then the new password twice. Please note the following:
  • The password you choose will need to meet the ISU password requirements.
  • Microsoft's Password Protection identifies, detects, and blocks known weak passwords and their variants. 

  1. You will see a confirmation that your password has been reset.

Additional Information

Additional information related to activating your account or what to do if you forgot your password can be found in the related articles section on this page.

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