Carnegie Mellon University

Password Management

Whether you need to reset your password or verify key information that you’ll need for a password reset, review the sections below for everything you need to manage your Andrew password.

Your personal email address is a non-CMU email address you previously set up through an external email provider. You'll need a personal email address on file:

  • If you need to change your password.
  • Are locked out of your Andrew account.
Note: You may verify your personal email address on file at any time.

  1. Log in to Workday.
  2. Click Personal Information.
  3. Under the View section, click Email Addresses.
  4. Click Edit > Change My Home Contact Information.
  5. Locate the Email field.
    • To enter an email: click Add, enter your personal email and click the checkmark.
    • To edit an email: click Edit (pencil icon), update your personal email and click the checkmark.
  6. Click Submit.

Note: The Visibility of your personal email address will be set to Private by default.

  1. Log into SIO.
  2. Click My Info > View and Update My Info.
  3. Under My Info, click Edit.
  4. Add a personal email address and click Submit.

Contact your university sponsor to request a change to your personal email address.

If you need help with your Alumni account, contact the Carnegie Mellon University Alumni Association.

You may change your Andrew password at any time.

  1. Visit the Change Password page.
  2. Enter your Andrew userID and password, then click Login.
  3. Follow the prompts to create a password in compliance with our guidelines. Avoid using the same passwords that you’ve set for other accounts.
  4. Once the process is complete, log in with your new Andrew password.
  5. Visit How to Update Your Password for Email and Wireless for instructions on adding your new Andrew password to your devices.

Note: Desktop Support (DSP) customers may have a different experience when changing their password. Contact the Computing Services Help Center if you have questions or need assistance.

  1. Visit the Andrew Account Password Reset page.
  2. Enter your Andrew userID and then click Continue.
  3. Follow the prompts to create a one-time code that will be sent to the personal email address that you have on file with the university.

A message containing your Andrew userID and instructions for setting your password is sent to the email address you have on file.

Note: Check your spam folder if you don't see the message in your inbox. 

If you do not have a personal email address on file, you will need to use one of the other methods provided below: 

  • Alumni: Contact the Carnegie Mellon University Alumni Association.
  • Computing Services Help Center: Contact the Computing Services Help Center at it-help@cmu.edu or call 412-268-4357 (HELP). One of the consultants will verify your identity.