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title: "Passphrase/Password Change Re-Sync on a Cal Poly-Owned Windows PC"
canonical: "https://tech.calpoly.edu/space/CPKB/2916810753/Passphrase%2FPassword%20Change%20Re-Sync%20on%20a%20Cal%20Poly-Owned%20Windows%20PC"
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When you [change your Cal Poly passphrase/password](https://calpoly.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPKB/pages/2424940) on your Cal Poly-Owned Windows PC, the passphrase/password doesn't automatically update to match your Cal Poly Portal passphrase/password on Windows. Here you’ll learn how to get it re-synced.

**To get your new Cal Poly password synced to your device, ensure the following:**

- You are connected to Ethernet (wired internet) on campus.
- Restart the device.
- Try logging into your device with your latest Cal Poly credentials.

> ℹ️ Your passphrase/password may not update immediately. If you are unable to sync your new Cal Poly passphrase/password and your computer passphrase/password, wait an hour and try again.

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