Password assistance

First time logging in?

Take 60 seconds to create three password challenge questions and enjoy the convenience of being able to change your password at any time.

RMIT ID (username)

Initial password

Students

Your RMIT ID (username) is the letter ‘s’ followed by your student number.

Note: Visit the Email page for more information about your Google Apps account details.

Your initial password is the letter 'p' followed by your date of birth backwards with an exclamation mark '!' at the end. For example, if your date of birth is 8 April 1998, your password is p19980408!

Staff

Your RMIT ID (username) is the letter 'e' followed by your five digit staff number.

Your initial password is the letter 'p' followed by your date of birth backwards with an exclamation mark '!' at the end. For example, if your date of birth is 8 April 1998, your password is p19980408!

Password news!

Students

Now when you change your network / myRMIT password* your Google Apps password will be synced to match!

This means you'll only need to remember one password! 

*The sync will also take effect if you change your name or country of enrolment

Staff

Staff ESS passwords will be synced in 2013; stay tuned for updates.

Need help?

In Australia, contact the IT Service Desk on Tel. +61 3 9925 8888 and provide your full name, date of birth and home address.

If you are an offshore student, or currently overseas, email the IT Service Desk and provide your:

  • RMIT ID number; full name; date of birth; home address; the system you are logging into.

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