An Active Directory (AD) account is for access to:
- ACMS computer labs
- Departmental Exchange servers
- Encrypted Wi-Fi (WPA2-E/ UCSD-PROTECTED)
- Virtual Private Network (VPN)
- TritonEd
- SMTP
Follow these requirements for setting your password. Your AD password must:
- Be different from any previous passwords
- Be at least 7 characters long
- Have characters from at least 3 of the following 4 categories: uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols
- Not contain any part of your username or full name
- Not resemble any single word or name
If you don't remember your password, or need to change it, follow the instructions on the Active Directory Password Change Tool.