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→  Resetting and Changing your SSO password.

As a UMKC student, faculty or staff member you have access to a host of online services with your SSO/Username and password (SSO stands for single sign-on). By using your SSO account, you are agreeing to ALL Acceptable Use Policies and guidelines listed at http://www.umkc.edu/is/policies/.

 Password Change, Reset and Recovery
You will need the following information to change/reset/recover/create your password:
  • Your UMKC SSO (username)
  • Your date of birth
  • Your UMKC Student ID number
  • The last four digits of your Social Security Number
You will also need to know the answer to your Password Recovery Question. If you have not set a Password Recovery Question, you will be able to do so during the password recovery process.

To begin the process please click on the corresponding icon below (Internet Explorer is recommended).

Students Faculty & Staff;

Please note: UMKC faculty & staff may also contact their departmental IT Liaison or the Information Services Call Center.

If you have any questions about, or problems with, the password reset/recover/create process, contact the IS Call Center at 816.235.2000.
 More Information About Your Password
When selecting your new password, keep in mind that your password must:
  • not contain any part of your prior password (if one exists)
  • be 8-120 characters in length
  • not be a word found in the dictionary
  • contain at least one character from each of the following:
    • lowercase letters: a-z
    • uppercase letters: A-Z
    • digits: 0-9
  • not contain any spaces
  • not be the same as your UMKC SSO (username)
  • not contain any piece of personal information, such as your phone number or address

Password Best Practices - Additional information on best practices for selecting and managing your password.

 Locked Account
Your account will become locked if you enter the wrong password 3 times. If you are receiving a message at logon that your account is locked you have two options:
  1. Wait 30 minutes. Your account will automatically become unlocked after a period of 30 minutes.
  2. If you need immediate access to your account during business hours, please call the IS Call Center at 816.235.2000.
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