====== Account Passwords ======
Here are links to change and/or reset your password for various BIAC-related computer accounts. See [[biac:accounts|Account Requests]] for more info on account types. Also, refer to the following forum post for [[https://biac-web.dhe.duke.edu/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1073|details on password changes]].

Note: If you request a password reset, be sure to include your username in the email.

  * **DHE account** - Also known as Enterprise Active Directory (EAD) account. [[https://oit.duke.edu/what-we-do/applications/account-self-service/|Change Password]] (Log on, click Access the Self-Service Website, then Change Password.) [[https://idms.oit.duke.edu/pwreset/|Forgot Password]] You can also call DHTS Help Desk at 684-2243. **Note: Your DHE and NetID passwords are synced. Changing one will change the other to match.**
  * **BIAC Cluster** - Uses DHE account.
  * **BIAC Wiki** - Uses DHE account.
  * **DHE VPN** - Uses DHE account. You will need to [[help@biac.duke.edu?subject=VPN access request|request access]], however.
  * **Trouble Ticket Account** - Uses DHE account.
  * **BIAC Forums Account** - __These links are for your forums account only:__[[http://www.biac.duke.edu/forums/pop_profile.asp?mode=Edit|Change Password]] [[http://www.biac.duke.edu/forums/password.asp|Forgot Password]]

===== Password Requirements =====
  * Must have at least 8 characters
  * Must contain at least three of the following character classes: lowercase, uppercase, digit, symbol
  * Must not contain your name or username
  * Must be changed at least every 180 days or when it is believed or known to have been compromised
  * Must not be re-used in less than three years
  * Please also refer to the [[https://duke.service-now.com/nav_to.do?uri=kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB0019426|Duke Medicine Password Standard]]