Change or Reset Your University of Maryland Directory Passphrase


Update my passphrase

If you know your Directory passphrase and wish to change it, follow the steps below.

  1. Sign into Fischer Identity.
  2. Go to My Passwords in the left sidebar.
  3. Enter your current password,
  4. Enter and confirm your new password in the appropriate fields.
  5. Click Reset to apply the change. 
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Forgot my passphrase

If you do not know your Directory passphrase, view Use a Verified Phone Number for Forgotten Passphrase. If a recovery phone is not set, see Add a Verified Phone for Directory ID Passphrase Resets.

Trouble logging in after a passphrase change

If you can't log in to your managed computer after changing your passphrase, try entering your previous passphrase or use the GlobalProtect VPN Connect Before Logon feature .

Contact the IT Service Desk to reset your password if you haven't set up a Verified Phone.