To change your password go to: https://apps.ecmwf.int/auth/change-password/

Please be aware that to change your password you need to know your current password. If you do not know it, please go to to How to reset my web and system password first.


Change password screen

Once password has been changed, it will expire after 6 months


When choosing your new password you must follow these rules:

  • must be at least 8 characters long
  • the first 8 characters must contain:
    • at least one lower-case character
    • and at least one upper-case character
    • and at least one digit
    • and at least one character in this list:
      @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) _ + | ~
      - = \ ` { } [ ] : " ; ' < >