Login Basics
Please be aware that log in to certain area's of ECMWF require different login details. Here is a list of the information required for common service provided by ECMWF.
Application | Services | Information | UID | Email Address | System Password | Token | |
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ECMWF Website | Charts | You now only use your normal password to log in to the website internally or externally. | |||||
ECMWF Intranet | Documentation | To gain access to the intranet pages you need to be logged into the ECMWF website. | |||||
Outlook | Emails | Two stage login:
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VDI | Windows apps | External
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ssh ecaccess | HPC systems |
Password Reset
To reset you password follow theses instructions
Go to: https://apps.ecmwf.int/auth/reset-password/
Enter your email or uid.
This will send an email to reset your password, Please check your junk folder.
Once you click the link you will then have a new password presented to you on the screen.
Password Change
To change your password go to: https://apps.ecmwf.int/auth/change-password/
Please make sure that guidelines are followed:
- 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:
@ # $ % ^ & * ( ) _ + | ~
- = \ ` { } [ ] : " ; ' < >
Once password has been change, it will expire after 6 months
Refresh Login Session
Sometimes your session on your browser for ECMWF service may require a complete refresh because of some expired cookies or if things don't render correctly on the site.
Depending on what browser you are using please follow the guides on how to clear cache, cookies and active logins here: https://us.norton.com/internetsecurity-privacy-how-to-clear-cookies.html
FAQ
How long does my password last?
System set passwords last 30 days, user set passwords last 6 months
I have a email id and user id what do I use to log in?
Please refer to the table above of the login matrix