Windesheim account

To access Windesheim systems as a student or staff member, you need to create a Windesheim account. This account consists of your Windesheim username and a strong password. On this page, you'll find instructions on how to set or reset your password, as well as how to set up or restore a mandatory extra security step.

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Setting or resetting your Windesheim account password

Use the button below to set a password for a new Windesheim account or to reset the password for an existing account. Always use your Windesheim username:

• Example Windesheim username for students: S12345678@student.windesheim.nl
• Example Windesheim username for staff: AB0012345@windesheim.nl

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Tips for a strong password

We recommend choosing a strong password for your Windesheim account. For example, use a phrase or a few random but easy-to-remember words. Only use your chosen password for your Windesheim account. A strong password includes:

• At least 16 characters
• No personal information (names, places, years, etc.)
• No common words (such as password, welcome or school)
• No repeated characters (like aaaa or bbbb)
• No repetition of any of your previous 10 passwords

Next step for students: Multifactor Authentication

To log in to your Windesheim account using your username and password, Multifactor Authentication is required. This means you must give an extra approval via an app to access Windesheim systems. This helps protect accounts from hacking and data breaches. We use the (free) Microsoft Authenticator App for this purpose. Below, you’ll find the necessary instructions to set up or restore Multi-Factor Authentication.

Instructions: setting up Multifactor Authentication   Instructions: restoring Multifactor Authentication

Additional information about Wi-Fi, setting up your schedule, and free Office can be found on All about IT(opens in new tab) (internal page requiring login). 

Next step for employees: TIQR

Windesheim secures access to its applications. Therefore, every employee needs a SURFsecureID to confirm a login action. You can use the free TIQR app for this.

Instructions: setting up TIQR app (in Dutch)

More information

You can contact the Digital Helpdesk (Almere) or the ICT Helpdesk (Zwolle). Below, you’ll find the contact details and opening hours for each helpdesk.