Password Recovery
Set-up a recovery email address for your W&M account
Ever forget your W&M account's password? It's frustrating, and it can happen at the most inconvenient times. With a bit of advanced planning, you can reset it on your own, at any time, through our new Self-Service Password Recovery system.
To set it up or change your recovery email address, follow these steps:
- Go to changepassword.wm.edu/wm/recovery or use the Change Your W&M Account's Password link on the William & Mary Information Technology homepage and then click on Password Recovery.
- Select I want to change or set my recovery email address. Follow the prompts to provide a recovery email address.
- Confirm the email address (Use the link in the activation email sent to the recovery email address you selected).
And you're all set!
To initiate a password reset for your WMuserid:
- Go to changepassword.wm.edu/wm/recovery or use the Change Your W&M Account's Password link on the W&M IT Homepage and then click on Password Recovery.
- Select I forgot my password.
- Follow the prompts. A reset link will be sent to the recovery email address that you had previously selected.
If you encounter any issues contact the Technology Support Center at 757-221-4357 (HELP), [[support]].
