UM Login: Initial Password

Follow the steps below on how to login for the first time. This login allows you to access your email, Canvas, Banner Self Service Apps, or any other system that uses your UM credentials.

Step 1: Login to Microsoft 365 with a web browser

• • Microsoft 365 Login: https://login.microsoftonline.com/
  • Username: example@forum.montevallo.edu
  • Initial Password: Your M Number and 8 digit birthdate

Example: If your M Number is M12345678 and your birthdate is 01/31/1987, your initial password would be M1234567801311987

Students receive their M Number and Username in their application status portal.

Faculty receive their M Number and Username from Human Resources either by phone or email

Staff receive their M Number and Username from Human Resources at orientation

• • If you have any trouble logging in, contact the Solution Center at (205) 665-6512 or solutioncenter@montevallo.edu.

Step 2: Set Security Preferences

• • Go to https://myaccount.microsoft.com
  • Sign in with your UM Username and Password
  • Click “Update Info” in the Security Info Tab
  • Add three sign-in methods

Step 3: Reset your password to create a new password

• • After completing Step 2, Go to https://passwordreset.microsoftonline.com/
  • Follow the steps to recover your password
  • NOTE:  UM requires that your password (a) has a minimum of 16 characters, (b) must NOT include your name or Username, and (c) cannot contain the following character: @