Murray State Account Password Requirements

Murray State University has introduced new password requirements for Murray State user accounts, including myGate, Canvas, and network/wireless access. Starting on Monday, October 19, faculty, staff, and students who have not updated their password to match the new requirements will be required to do so when logging in.

The new password requirements are one of several new features introduced on Monday, August 3, 2020. These features include:
  -  Simplified password requirements
  -  Your password never expires
  -  Password Self-Service for forgotten passwords
  -  A single password for all Murray State systems (except for RacerMail)

To take advantage of these new features before they become mandatory on Monday, October 19, we encourage you to visit the Account Services section on the Home tab in myGate and:
  1.  Change your password in the GRAY box. If you have set a new password since August 3 that meets the new requirements, you don’t have to change it again.
  2.  Sign up for Password Self-Service in the GOLD box.

For more information about the new Murray State password, view the “Accounts, Usernames, and Passwords Guide” article.

More information about Password Self-Service and other new features are in the “Murray State Usernames and Passwords - Fall 2020 Changes” article.

MSU Campus Resources about Coronavirus (COVID-19)

- Racer Restart Initiative. This website has information on MSU's Racer Restart Initiative, including campus updates about what Fall 2020 at Murray State will look like.

- Racer Success. This website has academic success resources for students and families, including an FAQ, academic advising information, helpful contact information, and more.

- Technical Pandemic & Disaster Planning Quick Guide article, including information on remote access, communication tools, and other tips for employees
- Safe Computing Tips While Working/Learning Remotely. Due to the current global climate related to COVID-19, there has been an increase in attacks to many of the technologies people use in their personal and professional lives. These technologies include email, texts, phone calls, video conferencing, online sites, and more. Murray State University’s Information Systems is providing the following information to help our campus community stay proactive in keeping their personal, professional, business, and academic information secure.