SAW Password Change Tutorial: Step-by-Step Guide to Secure Password Reset

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the SAW password change process step by step.

Your online security is paramount, and one way to ensure this security is by periodically changing your passwords. This guide is specifically designed to assist you in securely resetting your SAW (Secure Access Washington) account password. By following these steps, you will not only enhance your account’s security but also prevent unauthorized access. No technical background is required, and the process is simple, easy to understand, and quick to implement.

Change Your Password – Step by Step

To change your password, go to secure.esd.wa.gov.

Follow these steps:

Step 1: Sign In

1. Enter your current username and password.
2. Click Sign in.

Step 2: Manage Account

• Once signed in, click Manage Account.
• A drop-down menu will appear. On the drop-down menu, click Change password.

Step 3: Change Password

1. Change your password by entering your current password, followed by your new password.
2. Retype your new password.

Note: Your new password must be at least 10 characters long and contain at least 3 of the following 4 elements: an uppercase letter, a lowercase letter, a number, and a symbol.

For example: MaggyMayIs6!

Step 4: Submit

Click Submit.

You will see a notice confirming that you have changed your password. You will also receive an email notification stating that your password has been changed.

If you have forgotten your password and need to change it, follow these steps:

Forgot your password? – How to change your password if you forgot it?

Step 1: Forgot Password

1. Visit secure.esd.wa.gov.
2. Click on Having trouble signing in.

1. Enter your username, email address, and check the box next to “I’m not a robot”.
2. Click Submit.

Step 2: Temporary Password

You will receive an email from the Employment Security Department with a temporary password. The email will contain a link to take you back to secure.esd.wa.gov.

Step 3: Sign In with Temporary Password

1. Click the link provided in the password reset email.
2. Sign in with your username and temporary password.

Step 4: Change Password

1. Change your password by entering your temporary password, followed by your new password.
2. Retype your new password.

Note: Your new password must be at least 10 characters long and contain at least 3 of the following 4 elements: an uppercase letter, a lowercase letter, a number, and a symbol.

For example: MaggyMayIs6!

Step 5: Submit

Click Submit.

You will see a notice confirming that you have changed your password. You will also receive an email notification stating that your password has been changed.