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Change or Recover Your Exchange Password
Vastly more info here:
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/blogs/techftc/2016/03/time-rethink-mandatory-password-changes
https://sectigostore.com/blog/12-password-policy-best-practices-to-adopt-today/
RECOMMENDED: Use Free Bitwarden Password Manager!
Never use trivial passwords for anything, ever! Trivial passwords are, by far, the most common way accounts are compromised (hacked)!
If your password has expired and you do not have a Backup E-Mail address configured, use OWA to reset your password.
Minimum Password Complexity
Our estimation of 'minimum' changes over time, as evildoers get more sophisticated…
For the moment, this is our recommended minumum:
- Use at least eight characters, preferably 12 or more as the basis of your passphrase
- Single dictionary words are far too easy to crack
- Include upper-case letters
- They are best used in the middle of your password, not at the ends
- Include lower-case letters
- Include numeric characters
- Include symbol characters
- Do not include pet names, kids' names, birthdays or other easily acquired bits
Outlook Web App
OWA Access: https://exchange.virtualarchitects.com/owa
It's easy to change your Microsoft Exchange e-mail password using OWA:
- Log in to OWA
- Full e-mail address for username
- Click Settings → Change Password
CloudPanel Exchange Control Panel
If you have forgotten your Exchange password, or if it has expired, you can click the Forgot Password link on the login page. However, you must already have entered your Backup E-Mail address for this to work!
This is the most convenient and full-featured password changing and recovery method.
https://exchange.virtualarchitects.com/CloudPanel/
- Log in with your regular Exchange e-mail credentials
- Click on the Password link
- Set the Backup E-Mail address for future password recovery
- Change your password if desired
