By using your UMKC Username to access UMKC services, you are agreeing to ALL Acceptable Use Policies and guidelines.
UM System has implemented Microsoft's Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) system, which is required for all active account holders. MFA is an effective way of stopping fraudulent account access by notifying you and requiring you to approve usage of your account.
When accessing an MFA-protected service, you will be prompted to enter your UMKC username and password and authenticate the login process with multi-factor authentication.
For more information, including reviewing available MFA methods and set up guides, please visit our Multi-Factor Authentication instructional page.
Password Standards
Password complexity is controlled at the Domain Policy level through the use of Group Policy Objects. Complex passwords provide a basic and important component of overall information security. A "strong" password will include the following guidelines:
- Avoid using words from a dictionary, common or clever misspellings of words, and foreign words.
- Avoid using incrementing passwords with a digit.
- Avoid preceding or appending passwords with a number.
- Avoid using passwords that others can easily guess by looking at your desk (such as names of pets, sports teams, and family members).
- Avoid using words from popular culture.
- Avoid thinking of passwords as words per se; think secret codes.
- Enforce using passwords that require you to type with both hands on the keyboard.
- Enforce using uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols in all passwords.
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Administrator Password Length: minimum 15 characters |
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| Passwords must contain 3 of the following 4: |
Lowercase Letters (a-z) |
Uppercase Letters (A-Z) |
Numbers (0-9) |
(note, some applications will not accept commas for special characters; therefore, we recommend selecting from one of the other examples provided) |
Password History
The practice of enforcing password history ensures that passwords are not reused in a short period of time or that a short, cyclic list of passwords is not used. Reusing passwords allows the user, in essence, to never change their password. Thus, this practice helps maintain the effectiveness of password security of the UMKC account.
For more information on Password Standards, please visit UM System's Password Standards page.
- Type the UM System email address that was provided to you in your Onboarding or Admissions email, example: abc123@umsystem.edu.
You must use the @umsystem.edu suffix or the system will not recognize you. - Enter the Captcha characters in the picture and click Submit.
If you receive a message stating 'password self service has not been enabled,' that means there is no authentication information on your account and you will need to contact the Technology Support Center. - You will be prompted to choose a delivery method for your passcode. Options include methods you entered in either myHR or Pathway (cell phone, home phone, etc.)
- Enter the verification code you receive and click Next.
- Choose a new password and enter it in the "new password" and "confirm password" fields.
- Click Finish. You will receive a Success message when complete. Please be aware it can take up to 10 minutes for the new password to take effect.
- Type your UM System email address, example: abc123@umsystem.edu.
You must use the @umsystem.edu suffix or the system will not recognize you. - Enter the Captcha characters in the picture and click Submit.
If you receive a message stating 'password self service has not been enabled,' that means there is no authentication information on your account and you will need to contact the Technology Support Center. - You will be prompted to choose a delivery method for your passcode. Options include methods you entered in either myHR or Pathway (cell phone, home phone, etc.)
- Enter the verification code you receive and click Next.
- Choose a new password and enter it in the "new password" and "confirm password" fields.
- Click Finish. You will receive a Success message when complete. Please be aware it can take up to 10 minutes for the new password to take effect.