Your campus ’w’ username and Office 365 (Wright State email) accounts will soon have the same password.
On or after November 17, the next time you change your password you will only have one password for both accounts. This change will reduce your number of Wright State passwords from three to two. On or after November 17, follow the steps below under "Password Sync Steps" to ensure a smooth transition for your accounts.
Important Notes
- Your UID and PIN will not be affected by this change
- Beginning November 17, all password changes should be done through the “Change Password” tool in WINGS
- The password change feature in Office 365 will still be available. However, this will cause the passwords for your accounts to become out of sync. Doing this is not recommended by CaTS.
- You will need to update your mobile device passwords for both your email apps and ‘WSU-Secure’ wireless network (see steps 2 and 3 below)
Students
- Your new password will be good for the next 5 years, unless you choose to change it yourself
Faculty and Staff
- Your password will still need to be changed every 180 days
Password Sync Steps
Change Your Password
Once you follow these steps to change your password, your "w" account and Office 365 account will have the same password. If you need assistance with your password, contact the CaTS Help Desk at (937) 775-4827.
- Log in to the WINGS website.
- Click on the Change Password button in the top right corner.
- Enter your current password.
- Enter and confirm your new password, making sure to follow the requirements listed at the bottom of the page.
- Click the Submit button.
Change the Password on Mobile Device Email Apps
To ensure you don't get locked out of your email, you'll need to change the password in any email app on your mobile device to match your new password. As there are numerous email apps available, these instructions focus on the built in mail apps for iOS and Android devices. If you need assistance with changing the password for your email app, contact the CaTS Help Desk at (937) 775-4827.
iOS Devices
- Go to Settings.
- Tap Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
- Tap the account name for your Wright State email account.
- Tap Account at the top of the screen.
- In the Password field, remove your current password.
- Enter your new password.
- Tap Done.
Android Devices
For Android devices, note that you may see different options based on the operating system version you are using.
- Go in to your Email app.
- Go to Settings.
- Select your Wright State email account.
- Go to Incoming Settings.
- Enter your new password.
- Save your changes.
Change the Password for "WSU-Secure" Wireless Network
If you have used the "WSU-Secure" wireless network on Wright State's campus, you must change the password for the connection so you don't get locked out of your account. Most mobile devices will prompt you automatically to enter your password, but if you particular device does not, here are instructions for both iOS and Android devices.
iOS Devices
- Go to Settings.
- Tap Wi-Fi.
- Tap WSU-Secure.
- Tap Forget This Network.
- Tap Forget.
- Tap W-Fi in the top left.
- Allow your device to scan for wireless networks.
- Tap WSU-Secure again.
- Enter your campus "w" username.
- Enter your new password.
- Tap Join.
- If asked, accept the authentication certificate.
Android Devices
For Android devices, note that you may see different options based on the operating system version you are using.
- Go to Settings.
- Tap Wi-Fi..
- Select WSU-Secure Wireless Network.
- Tap Forget.
- Re-select WSU-Secure Wireless Network.
- Enter your new password.
- Save your changes.
