LISTSERV Account Passwords

WVU LISTSERV list owners and list subscribers create their passwords the first time they log into LISTSERV. View Log Into LISTSERV for the First Time for detailed instructions. LISTSERV users can also change or reset their password through LISTSERV.

Password Requirements:

• LISTSERV passwords must consist of at least eight characters.

• Your password can only contain characters from the set: A-Z a-z 0-9 $ # @ _ - ? ! | %

• The password is case sensitive.

How to reset your LISTSERV password:

1. Log into LISTSERV.

   • If you have an @mail.wvu.edu account, go to listserv.wvu.edu. 

   • If you have an @hsc.wvu.edu account, go to lists.hsc.wvu.edu.

2. Click the Login link in the upper right corner.

3. Click the get a new LISTSERV password link.

4. On the next screen, enter your outgoing WVU email address and new password (twice). 

5. Click Register Password. 

6. The next screen will tell you that you should receive a confirmation email.

7. When the email arrives, click the link within the email to complete the establishment of the new password.