Your university username and password

Students
  • Your username to log into PCs on campus is the 8-digit ID number shown on your Manchester Metropolitan University ID card
  • Your username to log into most web-based services - including Office 365, Moodle, and online library resources - is your email address in the following format:
  • If it is the first time you are logging in, then the password will be your date of birth in the format DDMonYY
    • For example, if your date of birth is 2 February 1999, your password would be 02Feb99
Staff
  • Your username to log into PCs on campus is the 8-digit ID number shown on your Manchester Metropolitan University ID card
  • Your username to log into most web-based services - including Office 365, Moodle, and online library resources - is your email address in the following format:
  • If it is the first time you are logging in, your password will be randomly generated and emailed to your line manager. You should change this password once you have logged in.

Change your password

Forgotten your password?
  1. Go to: reset-password.mmu.ac.uk
  2. Type in your MMU ID in the format:
  3. Enter the characters in the picture
  4. Choose which verification method you wish to use 
  5. You will then receive a code via your chosen verification method, please enter this code when prompted
  6. Choose a new password that complies with the rules below

Don’t forget - You’ll need to update your details on your mobile device(s) to access MMU Wi-Fi or email.

Know your password, but want to change it?
  1. Go to link: change-password.mmu.ac.uk
  2. Type in your MMU ID in the format:
  3. Enter your current password
  4. Choose a new password that complies with the rules below.

Please note: If you haven’t yet registered your password, during this process you’ll be prompted to provide more information to register your password. See the Register your password section above for guidance.

Alternatively, you can reset your password from the  IT Support/Files tile on MyMMU.

Password expired?

Student passwords need to be reset every 12 months, and staff passwords need to be reset every 24 months. 

We’ll send you reminders in the days leading up to your password expiry date, and we recommend that you reset your password before that date.

If your password has already expired, you won’t be able to log in until you reset it at reset-password.mmu.ac.uk.

Worried that someone else knows your password?

If you have any reason to believe that your password has been compromised, you should change your password immediately to minimise any further risk to your account, and also contact the IT Helpline.

  • Tips on storing your password securely

    We encourage the use of password management systems, such as LastPass, Dashlane or KeePass. They allow you to use very strong, unique passwords, without having to remember each one.

    If you have questions about this, please contact the Information Security team at infosecurity@mmu.ac.uk.

Choosing a password/passphrase

Guidance for students

Requirements:

  • Must contain at least 8 characters, including at least one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, and one digit
  • Must be different to your previous passwords
  • Cannot contain any personal information, such as a name or date of birth
  • Cannot contain inappropriate or offensive language, or the word ‘password’ or similar variations (PasswordPassword / Passw0rd)
  • Cannot contain words that are common or too easily guessed, such as ‘Manchester’ or ‘university’
Guidance for staff

Requirements:

  • Must contain at least 16 characters.
  • Complexity is not required, ie. there is no need for uppercase, digits or special characters (you can still use these if you like).
  • Cannot contain any personal information, such as a name or date of birth
  • Cannot contain inappropriate or offensive language, or the word ‘password’ or similar variations (PasswordPassword / Passw0rd)
  • Cannot contain words that are common or too easily guessed, such as ‘Manchester’ or ‘university’

Passphrase top tips

  • Develop a passphrase that is easy for you to remember, but hard to guess. 
  • Choose a string of three or four words that build a picture in your mind
  • Avoid obvious passwords or incremental passwords e.g. Passw0rd1, Roaming1 and then Roaming2
  • Avoid discoverable information such as significant dates, names, places or famous quotations unless you disguise it with complex characters
  • Use a passphrase that is easy for you to remember and type accurately

Further advice on setting strong passphrases is available on the National Cyber Security Centre webpage.

For more information, see this staff intranet page: Passphrase creation, changes and resets.

New students: Register for Self Service Password Reset

The first time you log into a university system in a web browser, you’ll be prompted to register your password with the message ‘More information required’. You can do this by following the on-screen instructions, or with the guidance below. Once you’ve done this, you can reset your password yourself in future.

Alternatively, you can register now by going straight to https://register-password.mmu.ac.uk

When registering your University password, you will be asked how you want to receive authentication requests. This will be used to confirm your identity, if you ever want to reset or change your University password without contacting our IT Helpline.

We recommend using the Microsoft Authenticator app. You can find guidance for setting up the Authenticator app on your phone below.

How to register your password

This video shows how to register your password.

Alternatively, you can find a text version below.
  • How to register your password: text version

    1. If you log into a university system, you should see a prompt with the heading More information required. Click Next.
    2. If you have a smartphone (such as an Android or iPhone), we strongly recommend that you use the Microsoft Authenticator smartphone app as your method for authenticating.
      • To use the app, go to step 3.
      • To use another method, such as receiving authentication requests via text messages, click I want to set up a different method and follow the on-screen instructions (you don’t need to read the rest of this guide).
    3. To install the app: 
      • Either go to the app store on your phone (eg. Google’s Play Store or Apple’s App Store) and search for and download Microsoft authenticator
      • or click Download now on the popup above, then enter your mobile number and click Send link, then pick up your phone and follow the link you’ll receive via text.
    4. Once the app is installed, open the app on your phone. If prompted, allow notifications. Tap to add an account, select work or school, and if prompted, allow the app to access your camera.
    5. Then, go back to the computer and click Next, then Next again
    6. Scan the QR code on the screen using the app on your phone.
    7. Your account will now be linked to your smartphone. Whenever you need to use Multi-Factor Authentication, you’ll just need to tap Approve on your smartphone when prompted.