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MY GCSU PASSWORD RESET INSTRUCTIONS
Resetting the password for Outlook/Office will also reset your password for Unify, GAView, MyGCSU, PAWS, etc. Please note that new passwords usually take 4-5 minutes to sync from Microsoft to our sites but may take up to an hour.
- Near the top middle of the page select “manage password”
- If prompted, select Work or school account.
- Enter your full GCSU email address and select “forgot my password”.
*If you submit this information and receive an error on the next page that states “password has to be reset by an administrator”, please give us a call at 478-445-7378.
- Choose a method and follow prompts to verify.
If you are automatically signed in, near the left side of your screen select my account and then change password.
- Enter the code it will text to your phone to get to the change password screen.
See below for password requirements.
Password requirements
•Minimum length of 10 characters.
•Maximum length of 64 characters.
•Must include both lowercase and uppercase alphabetic characters.
•Must include both numbers and symbols.
•Avoid reusing part or all of a previous password. Cannot reuse or be similar to the last three passwords.
•Avoid personal information such as your name, DoB, and SSN, Common patterns like 2026, ABC, or 123, and GCSU-related terms such as "Bobcats,” "GCSU," or other standard terms.
**Helpful password tip—think of a phrase and replace some of the letters with numbers and symbols to create a strong password that you’ll remember (e.g., IL0v3$pr!ngT1m3). Don’t forget to make some of the letters uppercase.
After changing your password, don’t forget to update your saved passwords in other locations (e.g., mobile devices, desktop computers, saved Wi-Fi connections).
If you run into any issues, please feel free to give us a call at 478-445-7378