Recently OIT altered how passwords are created and/or changed in response to recent state audit findings. More information about this can be found at: Click Here
We wanted to let you know how this will affect you as a Microsoft Active Directory account holder.
CHANGES
**Windows Users Can No Longer Change Password from Workstation
Windows PC users will no longer be able to change their passwords from the workstation. This option should now appear in grey for all machines that are correctly joined to Active Directory. Instead all password changes will need to be done from myUMBC.
**Passwords Will Now Be Synchronized
When a person changes their password from within myUMBC their password will not only be changed for systems such as Blackboard, E-mail, Peoplesoft, etc. but their MS AD Password will be synchronized to the same password. This means that MS AD users can no longer have a password that is different from their myUMBC login.
FAQ
**Are Laptops Affected?
Yes. In order for the password changes to take effect on a UMBC owned laptop you must be connected to the network while physically on campus for this to work. We recommend making your password change from myUMBC, restarting your Windows laptop, and logging in with the new password. Doing this allows your new password to be cached on the laptop so that you will be able to successfully log in to the laptop while outside of the UMBC network (e.g. at home, or while on travel).
**How Will Mac Users Change Their Password?
The good news is that Mac users that access Active Directory will now be able to easily change their password via myUMBC. Mac users will utilize the same password system as all other MS AD users on campus.
**How Do I Change My Password?
Please visit http://my.umbc.edu and Login
Go to the “Personal” Tab > “Account Info” > “Change My Password”
NOTE:
Changing your password here will not only change your Active Directory password but it will also change it for systems such as:
-Peoplesoft
-Blackboard
-E-mail
-MyUMBC
-Oracle Calendar
-VPN
**What Should I Do If I Have a Problem?
While every effort has been made to test this system, problems do occur occasionally. If you have problems please contact our OIT help desk at helpdesk@umbc.edu or 410-455-3838