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  • Go to MyUAlbany Welcome at http://www.albany.edu/myualbany and select UAlbany Password Set/Reset. 
  • To complete the Password Set, you must enter your SSN or AlbanyID, date of birth, and PIN. 
    • If you don't know your PIN, select Forgot your PIN? on the Password Set and follow the instructions.
    • Your AlbanyID was issued by the Admissions or Registrar's office, and may be listed on correspondence you received from the University.
  • Next, create a complex password and set the security questions for your account. 
  • When you successfully complete the steps, a confirmation message will display your NetID and the systems to which you are granted access.  Memorize your NetID as it is your username and will never change.
Note
  • If the confirmation message states the password was set/reset for MyUAlbany and UNIX systems but was NOT set/reset for UAlbany Mail, you will only have access to MyUAlbany
    but
    and not to your University email account.  Wait another four hours and then complete a password reset.  The confirmation message should then include the statement that the password was set/reset for UAlbany Mail.
  • If the confirmation message states there is an error with the NetID and does not mention the password being set/reset for any system,
    you
    your account is not processed.  You  must wait until after
    12noon
    1pm on the next business day to complete the UAlbany Password Set/Reset.

2.  Log on to MyUAlbany using your NetID and password.

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  • The Password Set/Reset confirmation message must state that your UAlbany Mail password was set/reset and you must wait at least 15 minutes before attempting the log in process.  If you receive a message that your account is 'blocked', you did not wait long enough or you need to complete a password reset to confirm your password was set/reset for UAlbany Mail.
  • A link to UAlbany Mail can be found at http://www.albany.edu/myualbany and within the MyUAlbany portal. 
    • If you skipped step 2 or don't know your UAlbany Email Address, it can be found within the MyUAlbany portal.
  • Select UAlbany Mail.  Enter your NetID and password to access your mailbox using Outlook Web App (OWA).
    • The University's email system is hosted by Microsoft Office 365 for Education and provides a calendar and an address book with University contacts. 
  • Always "Sign Out" of UAlbany Mail and close all browser windows to protect your information.
  • Your mobile device can be used to access messages in your mailbox.
  • You can filter your messages using optional settings in your mailbox.

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