Update or Reset Your Mines Password

Update password

To update your password:

  • Login to my.mines.edu. 
  • In the upper right corner of the screen, click your profile.
  • Select settings.
  • Click the edit profile button in the top right corner of the screen.
  • Scroll down to the change password section.
  • Update your password.

 

Reset forgotten password

1. If you have forgotten your password and need to reset it, go to my.mines.edu, enter your Mines username, go to the next screen and select forgot password

Colorado School of Mines single-sign on window


2. A password reset link will be sent to your secondary email address linked to your account. This email will prompt you to click the reset password button.

Password reset email message sent to your secondary email.


Note: If you don't have a secondary email on file or can't access the reset email, please reach out to our Service Desk for support at  303-278-4357 or visit us in person. 

3. Upon clicking the Reset Password button, you will be taken back to the my.mines.edu login screen to enter a new password, then verify it by typing it again.

Okta password reset screen

Password Requirements

  • Passwords cannot include Mines or Colorado-related strings and their variants, such as: Min3s, Bl@ster, Colorado, Broncos, Golden, 303, etc.

  • At least 12 characters 

  • At least 3 of the following: lowercase letter, uppercase letter, number, symbol 

  • No parts of your username 

  • Does not include your first name 

  • Does not include your last name 

  • Password can't be the same as your last 7 passwords 

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