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> If you have your password and want to change it, click **[here](https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info/password/change)**** **to complete Microsoft’s self-service password change.
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> - If you are on a desktop computer on campus, your password should automatically update immediately after you change it.
> - If you are on a laptop, connect your computer to a network cable and port and restart your computer. Log in with your new password.
> - You will be prompted to re-authenticate if you are currently signed into your Microsoft Account.
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> If you have lost or forgotten your password, click **[here](https://passwordreset.microsoftonline.com/)**** **to complete Microsoft’s self-service password reset.
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> > ⚠️ You must first complete Microsoft’s Multifactor Authentication (MFA) to complete a self-service password reset. Visit [Setting up Multifactor Authentication](https://help.nnu.edu/space/TMR/2517309) for instructions. If you have not completed Multifactor Authentication and need to reset your password, contact the IT Help Desk at 208-467-8111.
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> If you are locked out of your account because of too many incorrect passwords, contact the IT Help Desk at 208-467-8111
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> Concurrent Credit Students **do not have an NNU Portal or Canvas account and, therefore,** do not have an NNU Username or Password. If you are a Concurrent Credit Student and need information regarding your account, please email [concurrent@nnu.edu](mailto:concurrent@nnu.edu) or visit [http://nnu.edu/concurrentcredit](http://nnu.edu/concurrentcredit)
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> NNU PORTAL LOGIN and GRADING INSTRUCTIONS
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> 1. Log into the portal using this [link](https://my.nnu.edu/ics).
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> 2. Click the “Parents and Concurrent Credit Instructors Login Here” link INSTEAD of clicking the red button that says “Login.”
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> 3. Use your assigned username (which is NOT your email--it is often your first initial with your last name (e.g., stomlinson). If you do not remember it, please email concurrent@nnu.edu, and we will provide it.
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> 4. Enter your previous password. If you don’t remember your password, click the "*I forgot my password*” link, which will prompt you to enter your email address. You will need to use the email address linked to your account. If you don’t know this, please email concurrent@nnu.edu, and we will tell you.
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> 5. Select the appropriate term on the “Off-Campus Adjunct” tab. This is where you will find your course(s) and be able to access your class list.
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> 6. Select the appropriate grade for each student from the pull-down menu. Once all grades have been assigned, click “Save.” Do not leave any student’s grade as an “IP”, or none of your grades will be saved. If you cannot assign a grade for any reason, select “IC” for incomplete and email concurrent@nnu.edu to explain why you cannot assign a grade.
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> 7. Celebrate that you are done for the semester and enjoy some much-deserved R & R!!
# Password Requirements
Password requirements protect NNU resources and help you create strong passwords to protect your account.
- Start with a letter (upper or lower case)
- Must be at least **14 characters long **(Sounds like a lot! Try using a passphrase with special characters and caps included!)
- It cannot contain any part of your username
- Old passwords cannot be reused
- It may only be changed once per day
- It must contain the following:
- Uppercase letters
- Lowercase letters
- Numbers OR Special Characters - Special Characters can consist of space !@#$%^&*()_+, but we suggest avoiding < > and forward slashes / if possible.
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