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TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

How to Reset Your NetID Password

Audience: All Texas A&M students, faculty, and staff
Scope: Self-service password reset via Howdy Portal
Out of scope: Account lockouts requiring Help Desk intervention

TL;DR
  • Go to howdy.tamu.edu and click "Forgot Password?"
  • Verify via email, SMS, or Duo Push
  • New password: minimum 12 characters with mixed case, numbers, and symbols
  • Allow 5-10 minutes for sync across all systems

This article explains how to reset your Texas A&M NetID password.

Before You Begin​

You'll need one of the following:

  • Access to your registered recovery email
  • Access to your registered phone number
  • Duo Mobile app configured for 2FA

Reset via Howdy Portal​

Password Reset Steps
  1. Go to howdy.tamu.edu
  2. Click "Forgot Password?" on the login page
  3. Enter your NetID or UIN
  4. Select your verification method:
    • Email: Code sent to your recovery email
    • SMS: Code sent to your phone
    • Duo Push: Notification to your Duo app
  5. Enter the verification code
  6. Create a new password following these requirements:
    • Minimum 12 characters
    • At least one uppercase letter
    • At least one lowercase letter
    • At least one number
    • At least one special character
  7. Confirm your new password
  8. Click Submit

Password Requirements​

RequirementDetails
LengthMinimum 12 characters
UppercaseAt least 1 letter (A-Z)
LowercaseAt least 1 letter (a-z)
NumbersAt least 1 digit (0-9)
SpecialAt least 1 symbol (!@#$%^&*)
HistoryCannot reuse last 10 passwords

After Resetting​

Your new password will need to be updated on:

  • Your computer login
  • Outlook/Email apps
  • Mobile devices
  • Any saved browser passwords
tip

Allow 5-10 minutes for the password change to sync across all systems.

Troubleshooting​

Don't have access to your recovery options?​

Contact the Help Desk with your UIN and a photo ID for identity verification.

Password reset links expire after 15 minutes. Start the process again.

Account locked?​

After 5 failed attempts, accounts are locked for 30 minutes. Wait or contact the Help Desk.

Last updated: January 2026

Need more help? Contact the Architecture Help Desk.