Activate Your TigerNetID
TigerNetID is a unified username and password authentication system for most Fort Hays State University computing resources.
Activation Requirements:
- Use a desktop or laptop computer. Mobile devices such as phones and tablets are not recommended.
- Use Firefox or Chrome. Microsoft Edge is not recommended.
- Do not allow anyone else to activate your TigerNetID. The Acceptable Use of Computing Resources Policy describes your responsibilities regarding your TigerNetID. Note: Students are able to provide parents or other third parties access to grades and/or financial information using the myFHSU app in Workday.
Need help? Contact TigerTech.
Choose the "Student" or "Faculty/Staff" section below to view instructions on how to activate your TigerNetID:
Step 1: Use the FHSU ID/Username Lookup Tool to find your 8-character FHSU ID Number and FHSU TigerNetID Username.
Step 2: Go to passwordreg.fhsu.edu and do the following:
- Enter your TigerNetID Username and initial password provided in your acceptance email.
- Do NOT save this password in your browser (you'll be changing it soon).
- Click Sign in.
- Read the Security Question Registration instructions and then click Next.
- Enter your initial password again. This is the same password you just used.
- Click Next to move to the next step to set up your security questions.
Step 3: Set up Your Security Questions:
Follow the instructions to enter answers for five (5) security questions. Your answers are case-sensitive. Click Continue after entering your security questions, and then you'll be redirected to the Password Reset Portal at password.fhsu.edu.
Step 4: Change Your Password
- Enter your FHSU TigerNetID Username, correctly answer 3 of your security questions, and then enter a new password.
- Your new password must follow these rules:
- Must contain 12 or more characters
- Must not contain your first name, last name, or username
- Must be different from your previous 24 passwords
- Must contain 3 of these 4 items:
- UPPERCASE LETTERS
- Lowercase Letters
- Numbers
- Special characters (such as ; : ' " + = - _ [ ] . > , )
- A confirmation message will appear when your password has been changed.
- Click Finish.
Step 5: You can now begin using your FHSU TigerNetID login to access FHSU systems!
Visit New Student Information to learn more.
Follow these 3 steps to activate your TigerNetID:
Change the initial password provided in your acceptance/onboarding email:
- Use the FHSU ID/Username Lookup Tool to find your 8-character FHSU ID Number and FHSU TigerNetID Username.
- Go to https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info.
- Enter your FHSU email address and initial password.
- On the Password row, click Change (see image below).
- Enter your new password, and then enter it again to confirm. Your new password must follow these rules:
- Must contain 12 or more characters
- Must not contain your first name, last name, or username
- Must be different from your previous 24 passwords
- Must contain 3 of these 4 items:
- UPPERCASE LETTERS
- Lowercase Letters
- Numbers
- Special characters (such as ; : ' " + = - _ [ ] . > , )
- Click Submit.
FHSU has a Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) portal, where you can change or recover your TigerNetID password or unlock your account.
All TigerNetID accounts are required to set up recovery methods for the portal. For instructions, view the short video or slideshow below, or follow these Setup Steps (PDF)*.
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