# How to reset your password

You will receive notifications from CSC when the password of your user account is about to expire. 
If you need to reset the password follow the instructions below.
There are two ways to request a link. 

## Password reset link from your user profile

1. Login to [MyCSC](http://my.csc.fi).
2. Go to _Profile_ and click _Reset password_.
3. Click _Request a reset link_. Instructions are sent to the email address associated with your CSC user account.

## Password reset link before you log in

1. Go to [MyCSC](http://my.csc.fi). Click _Log in_.
2. Choose _CSC Login_.
3. Click _Forgot password?_
4. Enter your CSC username and click _Request a reset link_. Instructions are sent to the email address associated with your CSC user account.

## Password requirements

* Must contain at least 12 characters
* Must contain at least one lowercase letter (a–z)
* Must contain at least one uppercase letter (A–Z)
* Must contain at least one number (0–9)
* May contain special characters ( !#$%&()*+,-./:;=>?@[\\]^_{|}~)
* Learn what makes a strong password and don't use weak passwords
* Reusing the old password will not stop your account from expiring
* Never use the same password on multiple sites
