Step 2 of 3

Change Your Password

Microsoft 365 requires you to set a new personal password on your first login. This replaces the temporary password provided by IT.

After you sign in for the first time, Microsoft will automatically display a "Update your password" screen. You cannot skip this step — your old temporary password will no longer work once you set a new one.

Password requirements

Your new password must meet all of the following:

  • At least 8 characters long (12 or more is strongly recommended)
  • At least one uppercase letter (A–Z)
  • At least one lowercase letter (a–z)
  • At least one number (0–9)
  • At least one symbol (e.g. ! @ # $ % & *)
  • Must not be the same as your previous or temporary password
  • Must not contain your name, spouse's name, or pet's name
  • Must not be your date of birth or a simple number like 1234
Tip – use a passphrase: A phrase made of 3–4 random words is both easy to remember and very hard to crack. Example: Koala-Sunset-42-River!

Need an idea? Try a generated passphrase:

Click the button to generate a passphrase

How to change your password

  1. On the "Update your password" screen, enter your current (temporary) password in the "Current password" field.

  2. Enter your chosen new password in the "New password" field, making sure it meets all the requirements above.

  3. Type the same new password again in the "Confirm password" field.

    Both fields must match exactly.

  4. Click "Sign in" (or "Update password") to save your new password.

  5. Microsoft may then ask you to provide extra security information. Continue through any prompts — you will set up MFA fully in Step 3.

Keep your password private. The Rotary District 9660 IT Team will never ask for your password. Do not share it with anyone — not even with family members or friends helping you.
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Need help? If you get an error when trying to change your password, email IT support at support@rotary9660.org.au.