Reset your Odin Account Password
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If your Odin account password has expired, or if you have forgotten your password, you can reset it by visiting the Odin Account Manager (OAM) at oam.pdx.edu. You can also change your existing password if you think someone else may have obtained it.
On this page
Reset an Expired or Forgotten Odin Account Password
Go to the Odin Account Manager (OAM) at oam.pdx.edu.
Select Reset Password.
Enter the external (non-PSU) email address or cell phone number you provided when you set up your password recovery information.
Check your external (non-PSU) email or cell phone for a password reset code.
Enter the password reset code into the Reset Code field, then select Submit.
Choose a new password that meets the requirements listed on the page, and enter it into the New Password and Confirm Password fields.
As you meet each password requirement, the red x marks will turn into green check marks. When you have met all the password requirements, select Continue.
Change a Known Odin Account Password
Go to the Odin Account Manager (OAM) at oam.pdx.edu.
Select Sign In.
On the PSU Single Sign-On screen, enter your Odin username and password, then select Sign in.
On the OAM home page, select Update Password.
In the Current Password field, enter your current password.
Choose a new password that meets the requirements listed on the page, and enter it into the New Password and Confirm Password fields.
As you meet each password requirement, the red x marks will turn into green check marks. When you have met all the password requirements, select Continue.
Requirements for New Passwords
To protect the security of your account, your new password must meet certain requirements.
Password Criteria
Your new password must:
Include both letters and numbers.
Include between 8 and 30 total characters.
Not contain the ‘@’ symbol.
Not begin or end with a space.
Not contain your name, username, or ID numbers.
Not match your previous 10 passwords.
Password Rejection
A password will be rejected for the following reasons:
The password has fewer than eight characters or more than thirty.
The password does not contain a number.
The password matches anything in your account information, such as your login name, proper name, or previous passwords.
The password is found in a dictionary, database, or a list of common passwords.
The password fails any of these tests when reversed or pluralized.
Password Tips
Do not replace letters with similar-looking numbers. For instance, (he11o, pr3tty) are not secure passwords. Some programs used to crack passwords know this trick and include it in their cracking algorithms.
Use uppercase and lowercase carefully. Many systems consider "a" to be different than "A". When changing your password, first make sure your caps lock key is not on.
Do not share your password. If you give someone your password, that person could use your account to cause harm.
Further Resources
If you continue to have problems with your Odin account or password, please contact the OIT Helpdesk.