Follow the steps below to setup your Buffalo State password and multi-factor authentication (MFA). You will use these credentials to sign-in to most systems including:
| Banner |
Email (Outlook/M365) |
| BizLibrary |
Library (Online Databases/My Library) |
| Brightspace |
Navigate360 |
| Campus Network (Wired and Wireless) |
Parking Permit |
| Degree Works |
Scholarships Portal (CAPS) |
Step 1: Visit the Self-Service Password Reset site
The first step is to visit the Self-Service Password Reset page and enter how your Buffalo State e-mail address.
- Go to: passwordreset.buffalostate.edu
- Enter your Buffalo State email address, the characters in the captcha and click Next.
Note: You should have received your Buffalo State email address when you got accepted. If you don't know what this address is, you can contact the IT Help Desk at
716-878-4357 or open a
Login Assistance ticket.
Step 2: Choose a contact method
Choose one of the available contact methods to complete the verification.
- Select Email my alternate email, Text my mobile phone or Call my mobile phone. Then, enter the requested information (e.g. email address, phone number) and click Next.
- Enter the verification code you received and click Next.
Step 3: Create a 15+ character password
When the choose a new password screen appears, enter a 15+ character password or passphrase and click Finished when done.
