How to reset a forgotten password?

Overview

These are the options available to create a new password or reset a forgotten password. This page is linked from "Can't access your account?" on the SSO sign-in page.

Note: If you already know your password, but would like to change it, go to the Microsoft My Sign-Ins page: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2224198 

• New Students
• Students
• Employees
• Alumni and Retirees

If you need help at any time please chat with an agent or contact us by phone at 208-885-4357.

New Students

If you are a new student, and need to create a new password for your account, please follow the instructions at VandalSetup: https://vandalsetup.uidaho.edu/

Students

If you have already created a password, there are two options for resetting a forgotten password.

• Use the Microsoft Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) feature: https://aka.ms/SSPR/
• Use the help.uidaho.edu password reset feature: https://help.uidaho.edu/security/reset/

Employees

Employees must reset a forgotten password on the help.uidaho.edu account management site.

• Use the help.uidaho.edu password reset feature: https://help.uidaho.edu/security/reset/

Alumni and Retirees

All alumni and retirees must reset a forgotten password using Microsoft Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR).

• Use the Microsoft Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) feature: https://aka.ms/SSPR/