ECON Knowledge Base

If you are looking to change your UMD password Follow this link)

If you have forgotten your Econ password, simply grab your University ID card and head up to our office at 4115B Tydings Hall, Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and we can assist you in resetting it.

If you wish to change your password, you can follow these steps:

1. Log into any domain computer using your ECON\username and password.
2. Press CTRL + ALT + DELETE to bring up the Graphical Identification and Authentication screen.
3. Select Change a Password.
4. Input your current password into the Old Password box.
5. Input your new password into the bottom two boxes, ensuring that they are both the same. The password must be 8 digits in length, and have 3 of the following 4 types of symbols:
   • Uppercase letter : ex: A
   • Lowercase letter : ex: b
   • Number : ex: 1
   • Symbol : ex: ?
6. Click the submit arrow on the confirm password box to finalize changing your password.