Password for DTU Account

You use your DTU account to sign in to a range of DTU systems and services. Here you can read how to change your password, what to be aware of afterwards, and how to get help.

To change your DTU password, go to password.dtu.dk or reset via MitID.

Follow these guidelines to create a secure password.

Error message with MitID?
Follow the steps below.

After changing your password
After changing your DTU password, use the new password the next time you sign in to your computer. If you are off campus, follow the steps under "If you are off DTU campus" below.

Can you sign in to your computer using a PIN or facial recognition?
If so, follow the guide to signing in after changing you password.

If your DTU password no longer works, you must create a new password using MitID.
Create a new DTU password using MitID.

Do you not have MitID?

 

If the MitID link does not work, try opening the link in a private browser window:

  1. Right-click your browser (e.g., Edge, Chrome, or Firefox)
  2. Select:
    • New InPrivate Window (Edge)
    • New Incognito Window (Chrome)
    • New Private Window (Firefox)
  3. The open DTU Inside again in the new window and locate the MitID link.

If you are signing in with your new password for the first time while off DTU campus, you may need to follow these steps:

  1. Sign in to the computer using your old password
  2. Sign in to your VPN using your new password
  3. Lock the computer
  4. Unlock the computer using your new password

 

After changing your DTU password, you must also update it on any devices and services that are still using your your old password.

If you use Eduroam, follow the guide to set up Eduroam again.

When signing in to DTU systems, you may be asked to approve the sign-in using multi-factor authentification.
If you are DTUBase-administrator and having problems, please contact Arcanic-support at dtu@arcanicsupport.dk. 
Updated 19 oktober 2026