How to change your Northwestel email password
This article describes how to change your Northwestel email password, lists password requirements, and contains tips for how to create a strong password to help keep your information safe.
- Log in to Northwestel Webmail by using your email address and password.
- Under Options, expand Global, and then select Change Password.
- Enter your current password.
- Enter your new password, and then confirm your new password.
- Click Save Preferences.
When you create a password, make sure that it meets the following requirements. A password:
- Must be at least 8 characters long
- Must have at least one of the following:
- Uppercase letter (A to Z)
- Lowercase letter (a to z)
- Number (0 to 9)
- Can contain these special characters (! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) _ + - = { } [ ] : " ; ' < > ? , . / | ` `)
- Can’t be the same as any of your previous five passwords
- Can't include your user name or common English words
Note Remember that passwords are case-sensitive.
It’s important to use a strong password to help keep your information safe. A good password is one that people can’t easily guess.
Here’s some tips to keep in mind when creating a password.
- Use a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. The more complex your password is, the better.
- Don’t use personal information such as your birth date.
- Avoid using common words.
- Don’t use the same password across different sites and accounts. Each account and site you use should have a unique password.
- Don’t share your password with others.