Reset Your NetID Password / Set Up Account

Overview

The UT Dallas NetID user account is used to access online services and campus compute resources. The NetID Self-Service Portal allows users to set or reset their password for their NetID account without the need to contact the OIT Helpdesk. See the section below for instructions on using the NetID Self-Service Portal.

All UTD Staff, Faculty, and students must set a new UTD security compliant password each year. You will receive emails notifications one month, one week, and one day before your password expires. Failure to update your password will force it to expire. Please refer to the section below for instructions on changing your password.

Procedure

• Click here to navigate to the "NetID Self-Service Portal".
• Select Reset your password OR for first-time account setup.

• Read the terms on the next screen and click Accept > Continue.

• Enter your NetID and select Next.

• Retrieve the security code from your personal email address (NOT your UTD email), enter the Security Code > Next.

• Select the  Password Reset option and enter a new password.
  • Ensure that your password complies with UTD policies, you have never used it before, and that it contains no easily guessable personal information.
• Select Next.

• Click Validate New Password to begin validating your password.

• A small window should appear at the top of your browser, enter your NetID and new password. 
  • Select Sign In to validate that it has been changed correctly.

Register Personal Email

• For registering your personal email, select Next to continue.

• Enter your new password and select Next.

• Enter a personal email address (NOT your UTD email) and then select Next.
• Click Finish on the next screen to complete the process.

If you encounter any issues with the NetID Self-Service Portal, please contact the OIT Service Desk.