# How to Reset Your Oracle Password for Argos or RPTS (SQL)

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##### Students, faculty, and staff needing to reset their **Oracle** password for **Argos** or **RPTS (SQL)** will need to follow the steps below.

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##### 1. Go to [Oracle password reset](https://profile.oracle.com/myprofile/account/forgot-password.jspx).

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##### 2. Click **Change Password**

If prompted, sign in using your full A-State email address and current password.

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##### 3. Enter your **current A-State password**, then type and confirm your **new password**.

Make sure your new password meets A-State requirements:

- At least eight characters long
- At least one number
- At least one lowercase letter
- At least one uppercase letter
- Cannot start with a number
- Cannot include your name or username
- Cannot be the same as a previous password

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##### 4. Click **Submit**

Once submitted, the new password will sync with your **Oracle account** (used by Argos and RPTS).

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##### 5. Wait 10–15 minutes

This allows time for the password to sync across systems.

<p class="callout warning">If your account is locked, you must first contact [its\_dba@astate.edu ](mailto:its_dba@astate.edu)to have it unlocked before you can reset the password.</p>

<p class="callout warning">You must be connected to A-State's network on-campus or by connecting through VPN to be able to use this tool.</p>

<p class="callout info">If you continue experiencing issues logging into Argos or RPTS after resetting your password, contact the ITS DBA's at [its\_dba@astate.edu](mailto:its_dba@astate.edu).</p>