Changing Your Password
Instructions for users to update or reset their password in PharmAcademic.
This task allows all users to reset a forgotten password, update an existing password, and regain access if their account is locked.
Important: Passwords must:
- Be at least 9 characters long
- Include at least one letter
- Include at least one number
- Include at least one special character (!@#$%&*?)
Request a New Password
Use this method if you cannot access your account.
- Go to www.pharmacademic.com.
- Enter your email address in the PharmAcademic Email field.
- Click the Reset Password button.
- If you have entered a password authentication phone number, you will be asked how you want to receive your authentication code – email or text. If you have not entered a phone number, you will only have the option to use email. Note: You can add or update your password authentication phone number in My Profile > Account > Edit Profile. This number is used only for password recovery and is not visible to other users.
- Enter the 6-digit code in PharmAcademic and click the Submit Code button.
- Enter a new password in the New Password and Confirm New Password fields.
- Click Save Password.
- Select the login link provided to return to the system.
Change Your Password
Use this method if you are already logged in.
- Log in to PharmAcademic.
- Select the Change Password link from the Home page.
- Enter your Current Password.
- Enter a new password in the New Password and Confirm New Password fields.
- Click the Save Password button.
Locked Accounts
Accounts will be locked after 10 unsuccessful login attempts within a 30-minute period.
What happens: You will see a lock message on the login screen and receive an email notification.
Next steps: Wait 10 minutes for the account to automatically unlock. Try logging in again or use Forgot Password to reset your password