Change or Reset a Password

Please note, your WFU account password must be reset every year. This policy is enforced to maintain a high level of security for your account and the Wake Forest University network.

*A group of users with access to privileged information may have a different set of password requirements, including changing their password every 90 days. These individuals will be notified by Wake Forest Information Security (infosec).

To change your password: copy link

Visit account.wfu.edu
Select “Sign in to change password”
Enter your username and current WFU password
Select Change Password
Enter your current password
Enter your new password, confirm your new password, and select Change Password.

*Once logged into account.wfu.edu, we would recommend verifying your recovery information.

To reset your forgotten password:copy link

Visit account.wfu.edu
Select Reset Forgotten Password
Enter your WFU username (without @wfu.edu)
Enter your Last Name
Enter your WFU ID number
Enter your birth month and day (MMDD)
Select which method you would like to receive your security code to verify your account, either your registered email address or mobile phone via SMS.
Enter the code in the “Code” field and select Check Code.
Once your code has been verified, select Continue.
Enter your new password, confirm your new password, and select Change Password.

Users with WFU-issued Windows computers will need to be on campus or VPN in order to synchronize their newly created WFU account password with their computer password.

Reminder - WFU password requirements are as follows: copy link

Your password must:

be at least 8 characters
be no more than 32 characters

Your password may contain:

uppercase English letters (A – Z)
lowercase English letters (a – z)
Digits (0-9)
any of these characters ! # $ % & ( ) + , – / ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { | } ~

Never share your password with anyone.