How do I change/customize the 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: Jan 02, 2023 - 9:15am Updated: Feb 04, 2025 - 8:57am Author: UIT Support Center Article: 3498
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