Account Self Service

Overview

The Account Self-Service Portal allows users to manage their account preferences and settings, including password changes/resets, email aliases, and off-site contact information.

Instructions

Access the portal at: https://account.shsu.edu

The following services are available via the Self Service Portal

  1. Email Maintenance
    • Request and manage email aliases.
    • Choose which alias to set as your primary email.
    • Faculty and Staff may request up to three additional aliases.
    • Students may request one additional alias.
       
  2. Forgot Password
    • Submit a password reset request by entering your Username.
    • Select an off-site contact to receive the reset instructions.
       
  3. Quota
    • View your email and S-drive quota and usage.
       
  4. Off-site Contact
    • Add or remove personal email addresses and phone numbers.
    • At least one email address must be on file.
    • Note: The Service Desk cannot update off-site contacts for users.
       
  5. Activate Account
    • Submit an account activation request using your personal email address
    • The email address must match the one listed in your Off-site Contacts for the activation email to be sent.
       
  6. Password Change
    • Change your password if your current password is not expired.

       
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