For guidelines on creating a secure and memorable password for your App State account, see the knowledge base article Tips for Creating a Secure Password.


  1. Navigate to iam.appstate.edu and enter your App State username (Without @appstate.edu)
    Log in to IAM

  2. Choose Use password as your authentication method and enter your current password (if you have forgotten your password, use the alternative method). 
    Choose to use your password to authenticate.

  3. After authenticating with Duo, click Change passwords in the IAM home menu.
    Click Change passwords.

  4. Enter a new password, then reenter the password for confirmation. For tips on creating a secure password, see the Password Setup and Security Guidelines. Once all the requirements have green checks, click Change passwords.
    Updating Your Password

  5. You will see your dashboard with the confirmation message: All your passwords were changed.
    All your passwords were changed.


If you get locked out or need assistance with this process, call the Technical Support Help Desk at (828) 262-8324.


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