Set up your Network password

This article walks new students through setting up their Network password and multi-factor authentication (MFA). We also have an account orientation video available at this link. Your Network username/password is the general sign-in for most campus systems including:

Step 1: Login to Banner

The first step is to login to your Banner account:

1. Visit the student Banner page and click Log in to Banner.
2. Enter your User ID and PIN, and click Login.

Step 2: Look up your Network username

The next step is to look up your Network username:

1. Navigate to the Personal Information section and click Setup or Reset Student Network Password.
2. Your network username is displayed at the top of the page.

Step 3: Create your Network password

From the same Setup or Reset Student Network Password page, the next step is to create a password to use for your account. Your new password must be at least 15 characters long, and is case sensitive. 

1. In the New Password box, enter a new password/passphrase (at least 15 characters long).
2. In the Confirm New Password box, retype your new password/passphrase, click Submit.
3. You should see a message confirming that your password has been reset.

Step 4: Set up multi-factor authentication

Be sure to wait 15 minutes after performing step 2. Then, complete this final step to set up multi-factor authentication (MFA) for your account:

1. Go to https://aka.ms/mysecurityinfo
2. Enter your Buffalo State username followed by @buffalostate.edu and click Next.  
3. Follow the prompts to add your verification methods (e.g., cellphone, home phone, authenticator app). 

If you have questions about multi-factor authentication, please review the MFA frequently asked questions page.  

Request assistance

If you need assistance accessing your account, please call the IT Help Desk at (716) 878-4357 or open a Login Assistance ticket.