Getting a temporary password for a student

Use this page to learn how to get a student a temporary password.

Frequently Asked Questions:
How long does a student have to change the password after receiving the temporary one?

The temporary password is good until the student changes it.


 Permission

To follow the steps listed below, you will need to have "Can Get Temporary Passwords for Students" checked under Student Accounts. To validate your permissions, click here.

 

Need to know how to access this page? View the steps here.

  1. Under More, select Account Security. Then click Get a Temporary Password.
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     Note

    Your action bar may look different based on your permissions.

  2. Click Get Temporary Password.  
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     Caution

    The next screen will show a temporary password. This will be the only time you will see it. There is no way to look it up again.

  3. Click Close.
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