You can change your password now by clicking here.

Below are step by step instructions on how to change your Office 365 password:

1. Go to https://office.com 
2. Click on the red ‘sign in’ button
3. Log in to Office 365 using your username followed by @rutc.ac.uk (e.g. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for staff, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for students)
4. If prompted to do so, enter your current password
5. Once logged in, at the top right, click on your profile picture and go to the 'my account' option
6. Click on the ‘change password’ option
7. Enter your current password in the ‘old password’ field and create a new password and confirm this again.

Password Criteria

Your password must be personal to you and meet the following criteria:

• Be a minimum of 14 characters long
• Contain at least 1 lowercase letter
• Contain at least 1 uppercase number
• Contain at least 1 number
• Contain at least 1 symbol eg *%!?
• Your password must not contain any part of your name.

It is highly recommended that a passphrase is used. This consists of a minimum of 3 random words. Please see the examples below, but please do not use these:

• 3Pink_mice_eat_chickens
• AlwaysStayHydrated1!

If you have any issues with creating a new password, please call the IT Support Desk on 020 8607 8222 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..