Please note: We STRONGLY encourage all USF Community members to change their passwords from the default (with the exception of system set passwords which cannot be changed by individuals). Always keep your password secure and DO NOT share with anyone (including best friends, family, etc.). YOU are responsible for all actions committed using your login information.

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USFconnect Password: students | faculty & staff | Password Policy

Students:

USFconnect / Network (LAN) / Blackboard: As a student, you can change or reset your USFconnect, LAN and Blackboard passwords online via the Login Tools page in USFconnect. (The passwords are are usually the same. Even if they aren't the same now, using the instructions below will synchronize them.)

• Go to the main USFconnect Login page.
• Click on one of the links in the green login box.
• From the choices, select either:
  • Reset your Password (Use this option if you do not know your password)
  • Change your Password

By using the Login Tools to reset or change your USFconnect password, you are changing your USFconnect, Network (LAN) and Blackboard passwords (The LAN password allows you to log into a campus computer such as those in the labs or in the library, or to use PubNet or our Wireless network).

Faculty & Staff:

USFconnect / Network (LAN) / Blackboard: As a USF employee, you can change your USFconnect, LAN and Blackboard password within USFconnect.

• Go to the main USFconnect Login page.
• Click on one of the links "Change your password?" in the green login box.

Blackboard:

The Blackboard password is synchronized with the USFconnect password. Please use the USFconnect password change or reset (reset for students only) tools to change your Blackboard password.

Web page account: Changeable only by request to the Help Desk.

Network / LAN:

Students who use the USFconnect Login Tools to reset or change their USFconnect password and faculty and staff who change their password within USFconnect will also have their Network/LAN password reset as well so both USFconnect and the Network password match upon reset or change. After a reset or change using the Login Tools, however, it is still possible to manually change your Network account if desired. See the instructions below on how to change your Network password.

Your LAN account allows you to access the computer lab computers, the wireless network, and your folder on the file share server, Donna. The easiest way to change your LAN account password is to do it while on one of the PC computers in one of our computer labs or if you are on a PC which is set up to require login while on the University network (such as a staff computer).

• Once you have logged in with your current password, hold down the Crtl+Alt+Delete keys and then click on the Change Password button.
• The screen that appears should show your username and Accounts. You should then enter your old password, new password, and confirm new password.
• Then click the OK button. The next time you login, you will need to use your new password.

Remember, if you do this, your passwords will no longer be in synch.