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Best Practices for a Successful Password Update
When you receive notification that it's time to update your password, save yourself time and trouble by following a few best practices.
Reminder: Password Update Initiative (Cornell login required)
If your NetID password is older than February 14, 2026, you'll be prompted to update it as part of an initiative to enhance account security. We strongly recommend setting a non-Cornell recovery email address before changing your password. Faculty and staff will begin receiving prompts on Tuesday,…
IT@Cornell Staff Password Testing and Feedback (Cornell login required)
Cornell has begun a phased, required update of NetID passwords for all accounts for the Ithaca‑supported campuses. All IT staff are resetting their passwords to test the experience and to prepare to support the rest of the community. Improvements will be made to the process, documentation, and…
Set a NetID Recovery Email Address
Getting ready to update your password? Review the Best Practices for a Successful Password Update.About the Recovery Email AddressSetting a recovery email address lets you receive an email with a special link to recover access to secure Cornell services without needing to contact the Cornell IT…
Change Your NetID Password
Getting ready to update your password? Review the Best Practices for a Successful Password Update. 

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