Network Passwords
Network account passwords should be maintained by using Self Service Password; read the document Registering in Self Service Password for details.
Faculty/Staff: If you have not previously enrolled or unable to answer your security questions, follow the instructions below:
Cadets: If you have not previously enrolled, unable to answer your security questions, or are requesting a password reset for your email account, follow the instructions below:
You MUST follow the below instructions or your request cannot be completed.
- Upload an image of your photo ID (ex: driver’s license) by using VMI's secure BOX interface. [Note: This link will open in a new tab/window.]
- Name your document in this format: PasswordResetRequest_LastName_FirstName
- Name your document in this format: PasswordResetRequest_LastName_FirstName
- Send an Email to help@vmi.edu after you have uploaded your photo. The email MUST include the following information:
- Confirm that photo has been uploaded
- Tell us what account password you need reset (PostView/Canvas OR your VMI email account, OR PostView/Canvas, and your VMI email account). **if you are requesting a password reset for your VMI email account, please provide an alternate email address we can send the temporary password to.**
These methods are the only alternatives. Do not call the IT office to request a password change unless you are experiencing a problem with SSP. The Help Desk will answer questions over the phone, but your password cannot be changed without the proper verification/documentation.