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Password Management

Change Unix Password
Your Unix username and password are used for authentication to the public OIT unix based systems, e.g., larry, moe, volspace, virtual hosts, web.utk.edu, etc.
It may take about 10 minutes for the new password to take effect.
Password Complexity Requirements
  • Be a minimum length of 8 characters
  • Contain some combination of at least three of the following:
    1. Uppercase letters
    2. Lowercase letters
    3. Punctuation
    4. Numbers
  • Must be changed at least every 180 days
  • May not reuse last 10 passwords
For additional information please visit the OIT HelpDesk site.
Wait 10-15 minutes before using your new password