How to Change Your Passwords (Windows 8)
User Password
You can change your user password in Windows 8 by following these step-by-step instructions.
Step 1
If you are not already on the Start screen, press the Windows key to open it. On the Start screen, left-click your profile icon near the top right-hand corner of the screen.
Step 2
In the menu that appears, left-click either "Lock" or "Sign out." This is based on your personal preference and will not affect the rest of the process.
Step 3
You will be given a list of options for profiles to sign into. Left-click "Other user."
Step 4
Type your NAU User ID into the first text field, and your new password into the second field. When you are finished, press the Enter key or left-click the arrow next to the password field. Your user password has been changed.
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NAU Secure Wireless Password
You can change your NAU secure wireless password in Windows 8 by following these step-by-step instructions.
Step 1
Move your mouse cursor to the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. In the menu that opens, left-click the "Settings" icon.
Step 2
In the Settings menu, left-click the "Network" icon.
Step 3
In the list of connections, left-click "NAU."
Step 4
Left-click "Disconnect."
Step 5
Repeat steps 1 through 3, then left-click "Connect."
Step 6
Type your NAU User ID into the first field, and your new password into the second field. When you are finished, press the Enter key or left-click "OK." Your NAU secure wireless password has been changed.
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VPN Password
You can change your NAU VPN password in Windows 8 by following these step-by-step instructions.
Step 1
Move your mouse cursor to the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. In the menu that opens, left-click the "Settings" icon.
Step 2
In the Settings menu, left-click the "Network" icon.
Step 3
In the list of connections, left-click "NAU VPN."
Step 4
Left-click "Connect."
Step 5
Type your new password into the second field. When you are finished, press the Enter key or left-click "OK." Your NAU VPN password has been changed.
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Related Services
A password lockout is a problem that occurs when a user changes their NAU password online without changing it on all of their devices. These step-by-step instructions will guide users through the process of changing their NAU password on multiple devices.