Purdue Fort Wayne- Resetting Your Purdue Career Account Password Using Your Challenge Questions

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Overview

The document explains how to reset a Purdue career account password using two methods: one for users who have set up their security questions, and another for users who have forgotten their password and need to contact the help desk. The document provides the web link and the steps for changing the password online, as well as the contact information and the required information for getting a temporary code from the help desk.

Instructions

Resetting Your Purdue Career Account Password 

Note: How to reset a Purdue career account password when the challenge questions have been previously established. 

Note: If you are unable to answer your security questions or are unable to reset the password please contact the IT Services Help Desk. 

  1. Click Change Password. 

  1. Login in with your Purdue Career Account username and Boiler Key 

  1. Select Change Password under the "Your Account Tools" section 

  1. Type in Current Password 

  1. Type in your New Password 

  1. Confirm you New Password 

  1. Select Change Password.  

Another option to reset your password would be:  

Resetting Your Purdue Career Account Password 

Note: How to reset your Purdue Career Account password if you have forgotten it. 

  • Your Purdue Career Account is separate from your Purdue Fort Wayne network account. 

  • If you do not know your Career Account password, contact the Purdue Fort Wayne Help Desk at (260) 481-6030 or helpdesk@pfw.edu. 

  • Be prepared to provide your Purdue ID and Career Account username. 

  • The Help Desk will give you a temporary code and instructions to activate your new password. 

 

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Still need help?  Click the 'Purdue IT Request' button to start a ticket.

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