A secure password is important for protecting your account and the university's data.
Password Requirements | Changing a password | Forgotten password
UARK password requirements
Passwords must:
- Be 14 to 32 characters in length.
- Contain three out of four character types: lowercase (a-z), uppercase (A-Z), numbers (0-9) and special characters.
- NOT contain spaces, tabs or control characters.
- NOT contain any personal information such as your name, address, birth date, or be any derivative of your username.
- NOT contain University-related key words, such as "Razorback" or "Hogs".
- NOT match previous 24 passwords.
Changing a UARK password
To change a primary or non-primary UARK account password, go to account.uark.edu.
Note for employees: When you change your primary UARK account password, you must sign out of your campus desk phone and then sign back in.
If you are unable to update your password or access your account with your new password, contact the IT Help Desk.
If your UARK account was accessed by someone else, change your password immediately and create a ticket.
Forgotten UARK password
If you have forgotten your primary or a non-primary UARK account password, you can try resetting it online using account recovery options. Go to:
account.uark.edu
When prompted to sign in, click "Can’t access your account?" and follow the instructions to reset your password.