How to Reset Your Business Systems Password

• From the UCSD System Sign-In page, click Reset your password?

Enter all 4 pieces of requested information:

1. User ID, which can be either of the following:
   • Your full, official UCSD e-mail address (aname@ucsd.edu)
     • If you don't have one, see Getting a UCSD e-mail address or contact the ITS Service Desk.
   • Your mainframe ID (6-digit code)
2. UCSD employee ID number, which can be found by logging in to UCPath
3. Last 4 digits of your Social Security number
4. Birth date

Click the Continue button.

• The information you provided is affiliated with your e-mail address. A temporary password will be sent to you.
• Your DSA will receive an e-mail message that you've reset your own password.

Note: If you receive an e-mail, but you didn't request a new password, contact your Department Security Administrator (DSA) or the ITS Service Desk.

• Use the temporary password the next time you sign on.
• This password is valid for only one use. When you sign on, you'll be prompted to create a new, permanent password.
• Choose and confirm a password. Follow the security guidelines on screen. Your password must:
  • Be 6 to 8 characters of mixed alphabetic, numeric, @, #, or $.
  • Not contain a common word found in a dictionary