NCU ID, Credentials, and Password Management.
North Central utilizes multi-factor Authentication (MFA) for all users, including faculty, staff, adjuncts, and students. Learn how to set up MFA using the Microsoft Authenticator.
This article provides instructions for how to use a one-time password code through the Microsoft Authenticator app when you have a weak or no signal to your cell phone or cannot receive notifications.
A North Central University account will be locked after multiple incorrect login attempts. Account lockouts are most generally caused by additional devices (typically phones and tablets) that have outdated password information for wireless and email accounts.
If you are having issues and cannot access your account or reset your password, you will need to contact the IT Service Desk to speak with a staff member.
NCU account names are based on your legal name as it appears on official university records. Active faculty, staff, or students can request a username change under certain circumstances.
Learn how to update your NCU password that manages your university applications, network, email, and Canvas accounts.
This article outlines the university's 14-character password requirements and provides a guide on using passphrases to create highly secure, memorable credentials.
What to do when logging in for the first time after July 1 2020
Learn how to sign in to your NCU account for the first time using a One-Time Password (OTP) card — including entering your credentials, using your card to verify your identity, and completing the sign-in setup prompts.
Learn how to sign in to your NCU account using your IT-issued OTP card — including entering your credentials, verifying with your card code, and the stay signed in prompt.
Learn what to do if your OTP card is lost, stolen, damaged, or not generating codes correctly.
Learn how to claim your NCU account for the first time — including what information you'll need, how to set a compliant password, and what to do once your account is active.
This article describes the best practices and security considerations for the Password Must Meet Complexity Requirements security policy setting. Complexity requirements are enforced when passwords are changed or created.
To ensure that employee and student Login credentials are protected and access to North Central data is appropriate, Information Technology reminds all users to log off their smartphones, tablets, laptops, and shared desktops instead of just exiting an application when finished with it.
Resetting and changing your password
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