Understanding the Difference: Microsoft vs. My.Curry.edu (QuickLaunch) Passwords

Modified on: Wed, Feb 19 2025 11:11 AM

Summary
Curry College uses two separate login accounts and passwords for different systems: a Microsoft password and a My.Curry.edu (quicklaunch) password. Understanding the difference between these two will help you access the right services with the correct credentials.

Key Differences

Feature	Microsoft Password	My.Curry.edu Password
Used for	Microsoft 365, Teams, OneDrive, Windows login, Zoom, Curry Secure Wifi	My.Curry.edu portal, Canvas, Levin Library Databases, Papercut, Apogee, Freevo, CWIS, Banner
Managed by	Curry College IT and Microsoft	Curry College IT
Reset through	Office.com or IT Help Desk Calling helpdesk at x2911	My.Curry.edu portal or Calling helpdesk at x2911
Password Reset Policy	Must be reset every 120 Days	Currently no password expiration policy

Microsoft Password

A Microsoft password is used to access Microsoft-related services that the college provides, such as:

Microsoft 365 (Office 365) – Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, OneDrive, etc.

Windows Login (For College-Owned Devices) – Used for logging into Curry College computers

Single Sign-On (SSO) for Integrated Applications – Some third-party applications use Microsoft credentials for authentication. (You may notice in the future that more login screens for applications we use at Curry will prompt you to sign in with SSO)

Important for Mac Users

Please note that resetting your Microsoft will not affect your login password for your MacBook. This password change only applies to Windows computer logins. If you use a Mac, you will continue to use your Mac login password to access your device.

Microsoft Sign in Screen Example – Below is an example of what a Microsoft login screen looks like. Once you input your curry email address and click next, you will be brought to a screen with a picture of the student center at night in the background. If you see this background of the Student Center, you will know it’s asking for your Microsoft password.

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A screenshot of a login screen AI-generated content may be incorrect.

My.Curry.edu Account

A My.Curry.edu account is specifically used for accessing Curry College’s internal portal and associated services, such as:

My.Curry.edu Portal – Student, faculty, and staff access to academic records, billing, and campus information.

Canvas – Online learning management systems.

Library Resources – Some databases may require My.Curry.edu credentials.

My.curry.edu (QuickLaunch) Sign In page example – If you see a picture of the Learning Commons building during the day, it asks for your my.curry.edu login credentials. Your username is everything before the “@” symbol in your email. Your password used here is your my.curry.edu portal password.

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Conclusion

Understanding the differences between your Microsoft password and My.Curry.edu password ensures you can access the correct services without confusion. While both are managed by Curry College IT, they serve distinct purposes and have different reset policies.

If you have any questions or need assistance with your My.Curry.edu or Microsoft passwords, please contact the Help Desk by:

Emailing: support@curry.edu

Submitting a ticket: support.curry.edu

Calling: x2911 during business hours

The IT team is happy to assist you with any login or password-related issues!