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UC San Diego Active Directory (AD) Password Change Tool

How you change your AD password depends on your user type, the type of computer used and your location.

Before using the AD Password Change tool, review the instructions below that are appropriate to you.

  • Students: Change your password using the AD Password Change Tool below. If you have questions or need help, email servicedesk@ucsd.edu
  • Campus academics, staff and affiliates: How to Change Your AD Password
  • Health Sciences and UC San Diego Health: UC San Diego Health's How to Change Your AD Password
  • UC San Diego Retirees, Alumni or Emeriti:
    If you use an AD account to access @ucsd.edu or @health.ucsd.edu email or other campus services, use the AD Password Change Tool below.

The AD Password Change Tool

You will need to know your current AD password or other identifying information in order to use this web site to change your password.
Your username is usually the first part of your UC San Diego email address, e.g. for gbluefin@ucsd.edu "gbluefin" is the username.

Enter your username: