Student Accounts and Passwords

The following information is for WMS Students Only. Staff members needing help with their passwords should contact the Service Support Center.

Students have one main APS password.

1. Your APS Password
   • APS uses MyAccess@APS (https://myaccess.apsva.us). It is a “single sign-on system” through which users enter one user name and password to gain access to many different resources.

Usernames & Passwords FAQs

• What is my username?
• How do I get or reset my APS Password?
• I am a new student. How do I get my Password?

What is my user name?

• Your MyAccess user name is your Student Identification Number. Do not include “@apsva.us” when logging in to MyAccess.
• You will use your Student ID # @apsva.us (eg: [email protected]) only when logging into Google Apps for Education or Microsoft 365.  However, the best way to access these resources is via MyAccess (https://myaccess.apsva.us).

How do students reset their MyAccess@APS password?

• All new student passwords are randomly created by Information Services in an effort to first set up your APS issued iPad.
• You are expected to change your password on your own via MyAccess@APS.

• 1. First, log in to MyAccess@APS
  2. Next, click on your name and then click on Change Password.
  3. Type in your old password, then type in your new password twice, then press the blue save button at the bottom.

• Password tips:

1. 1. Good passwords are at least ten characters long and contain a combination of uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols. The closer you can get to 16-20 characters, the better.
   2. Your password should not contain any personal information like your name, address, phone number, etc.
   3. Try not to use consecutive letters or numbers in your password (example: 1234, abcd)
   4. Do not share your password with others. Do not enter your password on iPads, laptops or other devices that don’t belong to you unless you absolutely have to.
   5. It’s a good idea to change your password periodically. You may want to change your password at least twice during the school year.

I am a new student. How do I get my password?

• Upon coming to Williamsburg, all new students will be given a random password, and must reset it immediately by following the steps shared above.