Instructions for updating the login password for your university-managed computer after changing your password while off campus. 

App State computers do not get password updates when not connected to the campus network. 

For Windows

  1. Log in to your computer with your former password.
  2. Connect to App State using our Virtual Private Network (VPN) software (Cisco Secure Client). You will need to log in to this software with your new password.
  3. Lock the computer, press Windows key + L.
  4. Log back in to your computer with your new password.

For Mac

Follow the guide How Jamf Connect Syncs Your Mac Password After a Password Change.


Best Practices

To prevent any issues in the future with syncing your password change on your university-issued device:

  1. Change your password while on campus and connected to eduroam or the App State network.
  2. Use your computer browser rather than a mobile device.
  3. Once your password has been changed, log off and then on again.


Contact the ITS Help Desk further if assistance is needed at (828) 262-TECH.


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