How do I change my CougarNet password?

Note: If your password has not expired and you are on campus and logged into a UH windows machine, click the ALT + CTRL + Delete keys and choose Change Password. (If off campus, first connect to VPN). Otherwise, follow one of the methods below:

Using Microsoft 365

1 - Log into Office.com or click the Microsoft 365 icon on AccessUH.

2 - Click on your profile image, which can be found in the upper right corner or the lower left corner.

3 - Select View account.


4 - Choose Change Password.


5 - Enter your current password.


6 - Enter your new password.


7 - Confirm the new password.


8 - Click Submit to complete the reset.


Using the CougarNet Password Wizard


1 - Go to http://uh.edu/password 

2 - Enter CougarNet ID.

3 - Check I'm not a Robot.

4 - Click Next.

 

 

5 - Enter current CougarNet password.

6 - Click Next.

 


7 - Enter new password twice.

8 - Click Next.

 

 

 

9 - Select an email address.

10 - Click Submit & Process.

 


 Note: This is the last page with details on when the password will be ready.


  

 

Created: Jun 13, 2002 - 3:13am Updated: Jul 28, 2026 - 6:47am Author: UIT Support Center Article: 180
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