MyPassword Service

How to Create a Strong password

  • Create long passwords, your StFX password must be 14 characters.
  • Create passwords using unrelated words or phrases; avoid using personal information, hobbies, popular culture, or other common phrases.
  • Always change temporary passwords after first use.
  • Create passwords that include upper and lowercase letters, numbers, spaces, and symbols.
  • Never share your password with others.
  • Create unique passwords for every website, application, and system; avoid reusing passwords.

Recover Account / Password Change

Use the recover option if you are unable to access your account and need to reset your password using external contact information OR if you simply need to change your password.

Click here to view a step-by-step guide.
 


 

New Account Setup

Use the new account set up once you have received your StFX username.  Follow the steps for I forgot my password to setup your new password.  

Click here to view a step-by-step guide.


Update Information

Click the following to update your recovery information for MyPassword and Microsoft 365 Multi-Factor Authentication

Click here to view a step-by-step guide.

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