Overview
Password requirements help protect your accounts from security breaches. F&M has specific minimum requirements to make sure your identity and your data stay safe.
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Password Requirements
Keep in mind the minimum requirements when you create your F&M password:
- Minimum of 14 characters and maximum of 255 characters.
- Your password cannot include your NetID.
- Requires three out of four of the following types of characters:
- Lowercase characters
- Uppercase characters
- Numbers (0-9)
- Symbols
Change your password
To change your password while logged into the F&M system, go to id.fandm.edu.
- Click the drop-down arrow next to your profile name in the top right of the screen.
- Click Change Password.
- Note: You will need to enter your current password.
- Follow the password requirements and click Save.
This update may take a little time to update everywhere in the system. Note that, after the system updates, you will be required to log in with your new password. This includes using this new password when you sign into your Gmail/Google account.
Refer to this Knowledge Article for more information on re-setting your password.
The Help Desk
Need more help? Contact us!
- Enter a Service Request here on this page to route your request to the right expert.
- Call the Help Desk at 717-358-6789.
- Stop by and see us in Martin Science Library.