What are the rules?

Staff must change their password every 18 months. Student passwords do not expire.

For Deakin's requirements for your password, please refer to the guide following guide -

• What are Deakin's password requirements?

How do I reset my password?

You can reset expired passwords from your Deakin workstation (PC or Mac). Password changes will automatically integrate and synchronise with services such as Exchange/Outlook, OWA and Keychains.

• Changing your password using the Deakin website
• Changing your password on a Deakin Windows 10 PC
• Changing your password using a Digital Windows 11 PC
• Changing your password on a Deakin Mac
  
  
• Reset your forgotten Deakin Student password
• Reset your forgotten Deakin Staff password

When will I receive an email reminder?

Staff will receive an email reminding them to change their password with the following days remaining till expiration:

• 35 days,
• 14 days,
• 7 days,
• 1 day.

What happens if my password expires?

Accounts will become disabled if the password expires. Subsequently access to most services will also be disabled.

Your account will move from being in a disabled state to a locked state after four additional weeks. You will then have to contact the IT Service Desk for assistance.