Changing Password Instructions and Requirements
Changing your Kenan-Flagler Password
Your Kenan-Flagler Password expires once per year. To reset your password, follow the instructions below.Faculty/Staff laptops while off-campusIf you are off-campus while updating your Kenan-Flagler passphrase on a Kenan-Flagler Windows laptop, connect to Cisco AnyConnect VPN, first, then once updated use Ctrl-Alt-Delete to Lock your machine, then sign back in using the new passphrase.Kenan-Flagler passphrase requirements
To Reset your Expired Password- 17-characters minimum
- Can use spaces
- Can include numbers, special characters, and capital letters but are not required
- Avoid using a variant of a passphrase you've used in the past
- Once set is good for a year
- Go to: Change your password (Microsoft)
- Enter kfusername@business.unc.edu
- Enter the letters that you see in the picture, click Next
- Enter your current password, click Next
- You will be asked to provide 2 methods of authentication. You can choose which 2 to use.
- You will then be asked to enter your new password twice
- Click Finish
- You will see a note that says your password has been reset.
Forgotten KFBS Password:Microsoft Online Password Reset
- On the "Get back into your account" screen:
- Enter your KFusername@business.unc.edu for User ID and the Captcha, Click Next
- Select "I forgot my password"
- Verification Step 1 > Choose contact method for verification
- Depending on your selection, you'll receive an SMS text, a personal email, or use the Microsoft Authenticator app.
- Once verified, enter new KFBS passphrase
If you have trouble resetting your password after following these steps, please email the IT Service Desk at itservicedesk@kenan-flagler.unc.edu