How to Change Your Domain Account Password

  1. If you are on campus, please ensure that you are connected to the Marist wired or wireless network (FoxNet). If you are off campus, please connect to the VPN (Cisco Secure Client).
  2. Press the keys Ctrl + Alt + Delete on your keyboard; you should see the screen below.
    Screenshot of Windows Ctrl Alt Delete screen, with options 'Lock', 'Switch user', 'Sign out', 'Change a password', 'Task Manager', and Cancel button.

  3. Click on "Change a password"; you should see the screen below.
    Screenshot of Windows' Self-Service Password Reset Tool, showing a username MARIST\First.Last, and fields for current and new passwords to be entered.

  4. Your username will be shown on the new screen, "First.Last" is shown as an example. Enter your current password once and new password twice, then press Enter or click the arrow in the last password field.
  5. After a few moments, you should see a message that the password reset was successful.
    Screenshot of a message stating 'Your password has been changed' and an OK button
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