How do I change my password?

Please read the below password requirements!!

If you do not know your current password and need to change it, go to https://passwordreset.microsoftonline.com

There may be a delay before the new password is updated, please allow 5 minutes to log in with new password. 

Enter your EIU Email address when you reach this field 

Password requirements for Eastern:

• Not be a previous password
• Start with a letter
• A minimum of 14 characters
• Have both upper and lower case characters
• Have at least 1 number
• Have at least 1 non-alphanumeric character, The only allowable non-alphanumeric characters are :
  • Minus sign -   Underscore _    Colon :   Asterisk *   Exclamation point !   Dollar sign $   Period .   Comma ,

If you know your current password and wish to change it, go to  https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info and go to Security Info from the menu and choose “change” or you can also go to https://myaccount.microsoft.com/ and you will find the "change password" option on the right

If you are unable to reset your password, please contact the EIU Help Desk at 217-581-4357 during business hours.