Since you are asking for a post regarding a "foundever password change," I have prepared three different options depending on your target audience.

Option 1 is for employees needing help, and Option 2/3 are for IT support sharing the news.

Method 2: Password Reset via the Foundever Portal (If Locked Out)

If you are already locked out and cannot log into Windows, you must use the Foundever Identity Self-Service Portal. The URL is typically shared during onboarding, but common addresses include:

  • password.foundever.com
  • myprofile.foundever.com
  • identity.foundever.com

The Process:

  1. Navigate to the portal from a personal device (you cannot access it from a locked company laptop).
  2. Click "Forgot Password" or "Unlock Account".
  3. Enter your Foundever Employee ID (starts with a number, often 8 digits) or your work email (firstname.lastname@foundever.com).
  4. Verify your identity via:
    • SMS to your registered personal phone.
    • Email to your personal backup email.
    • Security questions (set during onboarding).
  5. Create your new password.
  6. Wait 2-5 minutes for replication across all systems.
  7. Return to your company laptop, connect to VPN (using the new password), and log in.

Foundever's New Password Complexity Rules (Updated 2025)

You cannot simply change Password123 to Password124. Foundever has adopted NIST 800-63B guidelines. Here are the exact requirements for a foundever password change new policy:

| Requirement | Detail | | :--- | :--- | | Minimum Length | 12 characters (some legacy systems still accept 8, but aim for 12+) | | Maximum Length | 64 characters (passphrases are allowed) | | Character types | Must include 3 of the following 4:
- Uppercase (A-Z)
- Lowercase (a-z)
- Numbers (0-9)
- Symbols (! @ # $ % ^ & *) | | Prohibited items | Cannot include your name, "Foundever," "Sykes," or common words like "Password" or "Welcome." | | History | You cannot reuse your last 5 passwords. | | Change frequency | Every 90 days (some high-security clients require 60 days). |

2. Initial Password Setup (New User)

Upon hiring, new users receive a temporary password via:

  • Personal email (from noreply@foundever.com or IT onboarding)
  • SMS from Foundever IT Service Desk

First-time login steps:

  1. Navigate to the Foundever Identity Portal (URL provided in onboarding docs, typically identity.foundever.com or company-specific link).
  2. Enter username (usually Employee ID or email prefix).
  3. Input the temporary password.
  4. System prompts: “You must change your password before continuing.”
  5. Create a new password meeting complexity rules (see Section 3).
  6. Set up security questions or MFA (if enabled).

3. Step-by-Step: How to Change Your Foundever Password

Steps for Windows 10/11:

  1. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del on your keyboard.
  2. Click "Change a password..."
  3. Type your Old password.
  4. Type your New password (twice).
  5. Press the Enter key (or click the arrow).
  6. You will see: "Your password has been changed."
  7. Click OK and then Lock (Windows Key + L). Unlock with your new password to confirm.

Note: This method only works if your laptop is currently on the company VPN or physically plugged into the Foundever network. If you are working from home without an active VPN tunnel, use Method 1 instead.