How do I change my UWin Account password?

To change your UWin Account password, sign in to account.uwindsor.ca with your UWin ID and current UWin Account password. Then, in the left menu, select the Change Password option. 

Systems Affected

Please note that after changing your UWin Account password you will need to update settings on some of your devices that have stored your password:

  • WiFi settings on your laptop, tablet and/or smartphone
  • account settings on your smartphone
  • account settings in Outlook on your computer

Your new UWin Account password will be in effect within 60 seconds on these systems:

  • UWinsite Student
  • Brightspace
  • UWin WiFi
  • Office 365 (including Outlook on the Web for email)
  • myUWinfo
  • IT Self-Service Client Portal (this site)
  • UWinsite Finance
  • VIP (Human Resources)
  • COVID Self-Assessment in the Safe Lancer app

It may take up to 1/2 hour for it to be in effect on these systems:

  • Websites on Domino servers (web4/web6)

The following systems do not use your UWin Account and you have to follow a different procedure to change their associated passwords:

  • FIS (JD Edwards) - legacy financial system
  • Lotus Notes
  • SIS - legacy student information system
  • Raiser's Edge (Alumni)
  • Qualtrics Surveys
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Article ID: 10393
Created
Sat 12/19/15 11:36 AM
Modified
Tue 1/10/23 1:56 PM

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Your UWin Account is your personal digital identification for accessing a number of on-line services at the University of Windsor. A valid and active UWin Account is required of everyone associated with the University of Windsor who plans on using any of the IT systems and services.