Overview
Learn more about the University of Michigan (UMICH) accounts and password management.
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Helpful Links
- Identity and Access Management Tools (external link - VPN required if remote)
- Resetting Your Password
- Updating Your Michigan Medicine Profile (external link)
- Account Request Tool (ART) (external link)
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.
UMICH Password/Passphrase
Your uniqname and UMICH password provide access to essential Michigan Medicine resources.Your UMICH password is required to access most applications, but additional passwords may be required for other systems or databases. Manage or update your password on the Michigan Medicine Profile Page.
Password Protection
Protecting data is crucial for patient care, research, and personnel security. Ensure your password is unique; do not reuse it on other sites or share it.
For detailed guidelines about the protection of patient care information, visit the Safe Computing Website (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, your name, or uniqname.
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| 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.
UMICH and Michigan Medicine Accounts
Michigan Medicine employees use their UMICH uniqname and password for system logins. Your UMICH uniqname and password are tied to two accounts. Your role determines what applications and systems your accounts are tied to.
What does Level-2 mean?
Level-2 is a legacy term referring to a Michigan Medicine account. Prior to 2024, UMICH and Michigan Medicine accounts used separate passwords. This meant that each staff member had to remember two different passwords, known as their UMICH (Level-1) and Michigan Medicine (Level-2) passwords, and when to use each one. Now all staffers use one password across all U-M and Michigan Medicine systems, but you must have a Michigan Medicine account to access our systems and apps.