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Reminder: Transition to Strong NetID Encryption Requires Some Account Holders to Update Passwords
Starting May 28, 2024, Cornell will begin enforcing strong encryption for Cornell NetID passwords. Some Cornell accounts that are not yet configured for strong encryption for password protection need to be updated before the change takes place.
Set a NetID Recovery Email Address
About the Recovery Email Address Previously, Cornell’s process for resetting a forgotten NetID email password required users to contact the IT Service Desk and establish their identity with several forms of ID, or to answer a series of security questions only the user would know. Going forward,…
Change Your NetID Password
About Changing Your NetID Password When changing your NetID password, keep in mind:

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