Email Password Update

If you have received notice to change or update your GCCCD email password, please follow the instructions below.

 

*Note: Changing your password will update it for your email, campus computers, and Wi-Fi on campus.

 

Change Password on or off Campus

The two procedures differ slightly.

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On-Campus Password Update

Change password using any campus PC:

  1. Log in to any campus PC using your email credentials
  2. Once logged in, press CTRL+ALT+DEL
  3. Choose Change a password
  4. Enter your current email password in the Old password field
  5. Create a memorable new password using the following criteria:
    • minimum 8 characters;
    • UPPERCASE and lowercase letters;
    • At least 1 digit (0-9);
    • At least one symbol, such as (!@#$%^&*-_=+)
  6. Retype the new password in the Confirm password field
  7. You will get a notification message if the change is successful
Off-Campus Password Update

Reset Password Using Outlook Web Access:

  1. Open a new Private or Incognito window or tab
  2. Sign in to your GCCCD email through the web at outlook.office.com
  3. Once signed in, look for a circle with your initials or avatar in the upper right-hand corner
  4. Click on the circle and a drop-down menu will appear
  5. Click on View account

*Note: You may be prompted for Multi-factor Authentication at this point. You may possibly receive a text message, or you must use the Microsoft Authenticator app in order to proceed.

 

  1. Click on Password to change your password
change password
  1. Create a memorable new password using the following criteria:
    • minimum 8 characters;
    • UPPERCASE and lowercase letters;
    • At least 1 digit (0-9);
    • At least one symbol, such as (!@#$%^&*-_=+,.)
  2. If your new password is accepted you will receive a notification
  3. Verify that the new password is working. Sign out of Outlook and then sign back in with the new password

 

 

Need further assistance?

If you have questions or need clarification about this guidance, please reach out to the Technology Help Desk.