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Changing your UvAnetID password

How do I change my password?

Change your password on the device you work with the most. This can be your managed ICT workstation or a Self-Support or personal computer. Only after doing so, proceed with changing your password on your other (mobile or personal) devices. Choose the situation that applies to you below.

  • UvA-managed ICT workstation

    Please note! It is important to carefully follow all the steps on your managed workstation. This will prevent your UvAnetID from being blocked because your devices will automatically keep trying to connect with the old password.

    If your new password doesn’t work, try to log in again after half an hour. Does it still not work? Contact the Service Desk ICT Services. 

    Preparation

    Step 1

    Close all applications and save your files, as you will need to restart your ICT workstation later in the process. 

    Step 2

    Make sure you are connected to VPN: type 'Ivanti' into the search field in the lower left-hand corner of the task bar. Then open Ivanti. You will see 'UvA VPN connected' with a green and white check mark behind it if your VPN is on. If not, click on 'Connect' and log in with your UvAnetID.

    Change Password

    Step 1 (On your managed ICT workstation)

    • Go to id.uva.nl and choose the option I want to change my password.
    • Then follow the steps on the website.
    • You will receive a confirmation of the password change on your UvA mail from the Servicedesk ICT Services (servicedesk-icts@uva.nl). If you have a private email address in Self-Service Tool, you will also receive the confirmation on that address.

    Step 2

    Check again if you are connected to VPN. See step 3 of the preparation if you are not sure.

    Step 3

    • Lock your ICT workstation via the Windows key+L
    • Next, unlock your ICT workstation with your new password.

    Step 4

    Restart your ICT workstation.

    Step 5 (On your other devices)

    After you have changed the password on your ICT workstation, you will also need to set the new password on all the other (mobile and/or personal) devices on which you use your UvA account. Do not switch on all your devices at the same time, but do this one by one after you have changed the passwords for each of them. This is important because your devices will automatically try to connect at the same time using the old password, which may cause your account to be blocked.

    Change the passwords immediately for all applications (such as Office, Microsoft 365, including Teams, OneDrive, mail and calendar) or services (such as VPN, printing, UvA Wi-Fi) that you use on those devices. In the drop-down menus, you will find tips on how to do this for each application or service. 

    Note: if your new password doesn’t work, try to log in again after half an hour. Does it still not work? Contact the Service Desk ICT Services. 

  • Self-Support or personal computer

    It is important to follow all the steps carefully at your ICT workstation. This will prevent your UvAnetID from being blocked because your devices will keep trying to connect automatically with the old password. 

    Note: If your new password doesn’t work, try to log in again after half an hour. Does it still not work? Contact the Service Desk ICT Services. 

    Changing password

    Step 1

    • Go to id.uva.nl and choose I want to change my password.
    • Then follow the steps on the website.
    • You will receive a confirmation of the password change on your UvA mail from the Servicedesk ICT Services (servicedesk-icts@uva.nl). If you have a private email address in Self-Service Tool, you will also receive the confirmation on that address.

    Step 2

    Determine whether you are working on an UvA account or on a local account. This determines the steps to take. 

    1. Mac and Linux always work with a local account.
    2. Windows can work with either an UvA or a local account. You can determine your account type as follows.
      1. Click on the Windows menu via the icon at the bottom left of your screen and click on 'settings' (the little wheel).
      2. Choose 'account' (puppet icon) in the overview. If you see your UvA mail address there, you are on an UvA account. If you see 'local account' or your private email address, you are working on a local account.

    I have an UvA account

    Your computer password will change automatically. Most basic services linked to your UvAnetID are automatically updated with your new password. However, some services may ask you for your new password. Please take this into account. You can continue to step 3. 

    I have a local account

    Your computer password does not change and you do not need to. However, you will need to provide all the services linked to your UvAnetID with your new password yourself: unfortunately, this does not happen automatically. We have listed the most important ones for you. How to do this is explained per topic in the drop-down menus. Once you have done this, go to step 3.

    Step 3 (On your other devices)  

    After you have changed the password on your ICT workstation, you will also need to set the new password on all the other (mobile and/or personal) devices on which you use your UvA account. Do not switch on all your devices at the same time, but do this one by one after you have changed the passwords for each of them. This is important because your devices will automatically try to connect at the same time using the old password, which may cause your account to be blocked.

    Change the passwords immediately for all applications (such as Office, Microsoft 365, including Teams, OneDrive, mail and calendar) or services (such as VPN, printing, UvA Wi-Fi) that you use on those devices. In the pull-down menus, you will find tips on how to do this for each application or service.  

    Note: If your new password doesn’t work, try to log in again after half an hour. Does it still not work? Contact the Service Desk ICT Services. 

  • AUAS ID as a secondary account? Please change that password too

    If your UvAnetID is your primary ID, but you also have a AUAS ID, then be sure to change the password for your AUAS ID as well. Below are instructions on how to do so.

    • Go to id.hva.nl and select I want to change my password.
    • Follow the instructions.
  • My account has been blocked

    You have probably entered the wrong password for your UvAnetID too many times. Please contact the Service Desk ICT Services.

    Service Desk ICT Services

    E: servicedesk-icts@uva.nl
    T:  +31 (0)20 525 1402, Mon. to Fri. 8.00 - 18.00.

Pointers for changing your password at various applications and services

  • 1. Change mail (and calendar) password 

    On mobile devices

    Depending on the smartphone brand and operating system version, menu options may differ slightly from those listed below.  

    Outlook App:

    In principle, Outlook automatically asks for your new password, if this does not happen or the new password is not accepted, go through the following steps:

    1. Open the Outlook app. 
    2. Click the Home icon at the top left.
    3. Click the "cog" at the bottom left to open Settings. 
    4. Select the UvA mail account. 
    5. Scroll down and select 'Delete account'. 
    6. Then set up your mail again by following these steps

    iOS mail:

    In principle, your mail app will automatically ask for your new password, if this does not happen or the new password is not accepted, go through the following steps:

    1. Go to Settings.
    2. Go to Mail (this step only applies to iOS 14). 
    3. Go to Accounts. 
    4. Select the UvA mail account. 
    5. Scroll down and select 'Delete account'. 
    6. Then set up your mail again by following these steps

    Android mail:

    In principle, your mail app will automatically ask for your new password, if this does not happen or the new password is not accepted, go through the following steps:

    1. Go to Settings.
    2.  Go to Accounts. 
    3.  Select the UvA mail account. 
    4. Click on the three dots at the top right and select 'Delete account'.
    5. Then set up your mail again by following these steps


    On your ICT workstation

    In principle, Outlook automatically asks for your new password. If this does not happen or the new password is not accepted, go through the following steps:

    1. Close Outlook and the other MS Office programmes.
    2. Click on the Windows Start button and type in: Credential Manager.
    3. Click on Credential Manager.
    4. Click Windows credentials and delete all Windows credentials whose description includes: webmail, Outlook, Office365, Microsoft_MC, autodiscover.
    5. Start Outlook; When prompted for Credentials, enter your full email address and new password under Username, and check Save credentials.

    If you are asked for Credentials for a mailbox other than your personal mailbox, execute:

    1. Click on More choices.
    2. Click on Other user.
    3. Under Username enter your full email address (for example: u.s.ername@uva.nl) and your password.
  • 2. Change password of Office365 at your ICT workstation

    Do not enter your changed password until one of the Office apps asks you to. This can take up to thirty days. If you are unable to log in, follow these steps:

    1. Close Outlook and the other Microsoft Office programmes.
    2. Click on the Windows Start button and type in: Credential Manager.
    3. Click on Credential Manager.
    4. Click Windows credentials and delete all Windows credentials whose description includes: webmail, Outlook, OneDrive, Office365, Microsoft_MC, autodiscover.
    5. Start Word; When prompted for Credentials, enter your full email address and your new password under Username, and check Save credentials.
  • 3. Deleting a printer and relinking to your UvAnetID
    1. First remove the old link with UvA Follow-me printers on your device. You do this by typing 'printer' in the search field in the taskbar at the bottom left. Click on Printer. Click on 'Follow me- xxxCanon' and 'Delete'.
    2. Search ‘Printing’ in the A-Z to find the correct instructions to reinstall the printer 
  • 4. Change password of UvA wireless connection (Wi-Fi)

    It may happen that eduroam does not accept the new password and keeps asking for the password. In that case you need to visit wifiportal.uva.nl again.

    Follow these instructions:

    • Do you have an internet connection? 
      If yes, go to step 2. 
      If not, perform the next steps at home while connected to your home network. Are you at an UvA location? Then use an "eduroam Visitor Account" to download the settings.
    • Step 2: Go to  http://wifiportal.uva.nl.
    • Step 3: Please read the page carefully and follow the step-by-step instructions. 
    • Step 4: Enter your UvA-net ID (when requested) followed by @uva.nl and click on 'Join Now'.
    • Step 5: The correct settings will be downloaded. You will be asked to enter the password of your UvA-net ID (up to three times).

    Getting stuck? Then read on in the instructions below.

    After you have activated the correct settings

    Now you can start using secured wireless internet at the UvA by selecting the ‘uva’ or ‘eduroam’ wireless networks.

    Please note: if you own an Android mobile phone (version 5.0 or later) it is possible that the Android System WebView application is blocking software downloads. If so, try a different Wi-Fi connection or make use of your own mobile network.

    Mac

    To restore the eduroam connection on a Mac, it is necessary to replace the Wireless Profile. 

    Step 1: Remove the Profile

    • If you are connected to eduroam: disconnect
    • Open 'System Preferences’ 
    • Open 'Profiles’
    • Select the UvA profile
    • Delete the UvA profile by clicking on the minus sign. Enter your Mac password to perform this action.

    Step 2: Install new profile

    Step 3: The file SecureW2.mobileconfig is downloaded

    • Open SecureW2.mobileconfig
    • Click on 'Continue' in the Profiles window
    • Next you enter the password for your UvAnetID three times and then possibly once the password of your Apple computer itself. Whether or not you need to enter your computer's password depends on your security settings.

    The profile has been reinstalled. You can now connect to eduroam.

    Instructions for mobile devices

    iPhone and iPad

    Step 1: Delete old profile(s)

    • Go to Settings > General
    • Select 'Profile' on the right part of the screen
    • Delete the profile ‘HvA-IOS' by clicking on it and then selecting 'Delete profile’
    • When asked for the code, enter the security code of your device
    • If there are more profiles from AUAS or UvA, repeat the previous steps for each of them

    Step 2: Reinstalling profile (do this at UvA location)

    • Open the page wifiportal.uva.nl. (This page will probably open automatically.) 
    • Follow the instructions on this page: Fill in your UvAnetID@uva.nl and click on 'Join Now'.
    • On the following screens, enter your password and confirm everything
    • Next, enter the password of your UvAnetID three times and then possibly once the passcode of your iPhone or iPad.

    After this you can connect via eduroam. Check in Settings > Wi-Fi.

    Android

    Step 1: Go to Settings > Wi-Fi

    • Select eduroam and choose 'Forget'.

    Step 2: Go to the home screen and open internet in a browser

    • Open the page wifiportal.uva.nl. (This page will probably open automatically. 
    • Download the app and install it
    • If necessary, you must adjust the security for the installation of the app by allowing Installation of applications from trusted sources
    • Follow the instructions and enter: UvAnetID@uva.nl and password
    • Confirm.

    After this you can connect via eduroam. Check in Settings > Wi-Fi.

  • 5. Resetting VPN
    1. Make sure you are connected to VPN
    2. You do this by typing Ivanti Secure in the search field of your taskbar at the left bottom corner.
    3. OpenIvanti Secure. Choose Disconnect if you are still logged in. You will probably be asked to log in again with your UvAnetID and new password.
    4. 4. You will see 'UvA VPN connected' with a green-white check mark behind it if your VPN is on.

    Need more help? Check out the manuals for Windows, Mac and Linux under VPN in the A-Z