Register for BU Self Service Password Reset (SSPR)
To use the BU Self-Service Password Reset tool (SSPR) you need to have registered. To register now, go to https://www.office.com sign in using your user ID number followed by ‘@bournemouth.ac.uk’ and follow the on-screen instructions.
Forgotten your BU Password?
Visit the BU SSPR password reset tool and follow the on-screen instructions.
Need to change your BU Password?
You can change your password in the following ways:
- Visit the BU SSPR password change portal and follow the on-screen instructions
- If you are logged into a BU Windows machine you can use the Ctl+Alt+Delete function and select ‘Change a password’.
- To reset your password on a BU Mac, go to the Menu Bar, select the BU Logo and select ‘Change password’. Choose ‘Reset password’ which will take you to the Microsoft recovery window and follow the instructions.
Creating your Password
BU requires your password to:
- Be a minimum of 12 characters long
- Be different to your last 12 passwords
- Not contain single words or a recognisable combination of words, letters or numbers e.g. your name/initials and date of birth
- Include a combination of character types consisting of:
- Letters – upper or lowercase
- Numbers
- Special characters (e.g. ! @ # $ % ^ & * () = - {} [] “ ; ? , /)
- The following two characters CANNOT be used ‘:’ and ‘|’
Need any more help?
Please contact the IT Service Desk to log a job online or call 01202 965515, freephone 0808 196 2332.