First Time User Credentials Lookup

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What is it?

This guide will help you retrieve your username and original password for your Montana Tech account.

Note: This process only retrieves your original password. If your password has expired or you’ve changed it, you’ll need to reset it. Please refer to the following article on how to reset your password.

First-Time User Lookup

Step 1: Make sure you know your ID number.

Step 2: Go to http://Mtech.edu/pw.

Step 3: Enter your ID number and last name. Then click Next.

Screenshot showing the ID and last name entry fields

Step 4: Either answer your security question (or create one) and enter your birth date. Then click Next.

Screenshot of the security question and birthdate entry page

Step 5: Use your username followed by @mtech.edu (e.g., username@mtech.edu) and the provided password. Then go to mtech.edu, click on Email, and log in using your credentials.

Screenshot showing the email login screen

More Information

If you need further assistance with any of these steps, please contact the Montana Tech IT Help Desk: