IT - Accounts & Passwords


Overview

Learn more about the University of Michigan (UMICH) Accounts and Password Management

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UMICH and Michigan Medicine Passwords

Before April 2024, all Michigan Medicine employees had two primary passwords:

  • UMICH (Level-1)
  • Michigan Medicine (Level-2)

 

From April to December 2024, all employees will transition to a single UMICH password for all logins. Employees who joined after April 3, 2024, already have only one UMICH password. 

Account Requests Tool (ART)

To request Michigan Medicine accounts, use the Account Request Tool (ART) (external link).

To access documentation and training resources related to ART, visit the ART Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). 

Uniqname

All UMICH employees have a user ID called a uniqname, which consists of 3 to 8 alphabetic characters. Your uniqname along with your UMICH password is used to access many U-M resources.

Note: Your uniqname is also the base for your Michigan Medicine email address: uniqname@med.umich.edu.

Passwords & Passcodes

Your uniqname and UMICH password provide access to essential Michigan Medicine resources. While your UMICH password is required to access for most applications, additional passwords may be required for other systems or databases.

Password Protection

Protecting data is crucial for patient care, research, and personnel security. Ensure your password is unique and avoid reusing it on other sites or sharing it.

 

For detailed guidelines about the protection of patient care information, visit the Safe Computing Website (external link).

Managing Passwords 

To manage your password, visit: Michigan Medicine User Profile Page (external link).

 

The table below summarizes your password management options.

Password Management Option Description
Setting Initial Passwords
Create a UMICH password for the first time by choosing a 15-character passphase. Avoid easily guessable information like birthdays and common words.
Updating Passwords Change your existing password.
Resetting Forgotten Passwords If you forget your password, you can reset it.
Unlocking Accounts If your account becomes locked due to multiple failed login attempts, you can unlock it.
Compromised Passwords If you suspect your password has been compromised, change it immediately to prevent unauthorized access.

Mobile Device Passcodes

For password (passcode) requirements on mobile devices accessing Michigan Medicine services, visit the Intune Article.