Guide: Passwords

Issue/Question

• How do I set my password?
• How do I reset my password?
• How do I change my password?

Environment

• Oregon State University
• Accounts, Passwords

Resolution

Index

• Beaver Basecamp
• ONID Accounts <- Most common
• Non-ONID Active Directory Accounts
• Other Password Information

Beaver Basecamp

Beaver Basecamp accounts are used for the student Admissions process. Note that after you are admitted you will receive an ONID account to login to most OSU services (see below).

• Beaver Basecamp - How to Change Your Password

ONID Accounts

The ONID account is the main account used to login to most OSU services. An ONID account is provided for all current students, employees, and associates. Some individuals may also have a sponsored ONID account.

ONID account passwords can only be changed on the ONID website at onid.oregonstate.edu. ONID accounts must be activated before you can login. Activation sets the initial password. If your ONID password expires, you can reset it by providing the old password. If you have forgotten it, you will need to send a reset PIN to your account recovery contact. If you do not have an account recovery contact set, you will need to contact the Service Desk for help.

• ONID - How to Change Your Password
• ONID - Password Reset Issues
• ONID - I Didn't Receive an ONID Password Reset PIN
• ONID - Password Requirements
• ONID - I changed my ONID password, what devices do I need to update after that change?
• ONID - Update Windows Password for Off-campus OSU Computer
• ONID - Account Activation Instructions
• ONID - Login Help

Non-ONID Active Directory Accounts

Non-ONID Active Directory ("AD") accounts are often used for student employees, external people who are not eligible for ONID (such as interns, volunteers, and contractors), service accounts, and administrative accounts. To reset the password for a non-ONID AD account, you need to use Microsoft tools.

• Change an AD Account (Non-ONID) Password
• Active Directory - Administratively Reset an AD (non-ONID) Account Password (this article restricted to IT Pros)

IT Pros can change a non-ONID AD password using Active Directory Users & Computers.

Other Password Information

• How to reset local admin account password- some employees may have a local account or local administrator account setup on their OSU computer. For assistance with computer accounts, contact your IT team.
• Banner - Cannot Login after Password Change
• Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) Login help (e.g. Master Gardener program)
• Password Recommendations

Assistance

For assistance, contact the Service Desk.