How Do I Reset My Password?

Applies To:   PoliteMail Desktop    PoliteMail Online   □ PoliteMail O365


Version:  4.9    5.0    5.05


For version 4.9, please click here.

PoliteMail 5.0/PoliteMail Online

The method only applies if you are using Password Authentication as your method of sign-in. If you are using Single Sign-On methods, you will need to contact your IT Administrator for a new password.

A user can change their password at any time. Go to PoliteMail > Account > Account.

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Click the Change Password link.

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Next, you'll need to enter your current password. For your new password, the requirements are:

  • At least 12 characters
  • At least one uppercase letter and one lowercase letter
  • At least one number
  • At least one special character

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Confirm the new password in the next box, and select Update.

The Server Settings dialogue box will pop up.

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Select OK.

You will be asked to sign in again with your new password.

If you are an Admin user and you want to reset a password for another user, click here.



PoliteMail 4.9

The method only applies if you are using Password Authentication as your method of sign-in. If you are using Single Sign-On methods, you will need to contact your IT Administrator for a new password.

To change your password, go to PoliteMail > Settings > My Profile.

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On the next screen click the Change Password link.

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Next, you'll need to enter your current password. For your new password, the requirements are:

  • At least 12 characters
  • At least one uppercase letter and one lowercase letter
  • At least one number
  • At least one special character

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Confirm the new password in the next box, and select Change.

A new dialogue box will pop up.

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Select OK.

Navigate back to Server Connection and enter in the new password. Select OK.