Effective in Fall 2014, each SU NetID owner will be assigned a password expiration date based on their last password change.
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No. You should change your password anytime you think someone might know it. Plus, you can change it anytime you want to. Just go to http://its.syr.edu/netid/ and use the link to Change your Password.
How do I know the email I received about changing my password isn't spam?
Our notifications do not contain hyperlinks to any web sites, and will not ask you to do anything you shouldn't do. This will help you identify them as legitimate University communications.
Can I change my password expiration date?
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