[Announcement] EndNote Change Password Expiration Policy
In order to enhance Endnote password security. From February 12, 2026, Endnote will implement a new password expiration policy.
EndNote Password Reset Guideline
EndNote: Password Policy Change FAQs
1. Policy
- Implement Date：2026/2/12。
- Update Period：every 180 days
- Notification：If your password is more than 180 days old, you will be prompted to create a new one at your next login.
2.Step
Login and get notification ：
- Step 1： Hit "Learn More..." . or connect EndNote Forgot Password Page.
- Step 2： Key in your email address.
- Step 3： Follow the instructions in the email to reset a new password, and ensure that the new password is strong enough to meet security requirements.
- Step 4：In the EndNote program, you can update the new password by following the steps below.
■For Windows: Edit menu > Preferences > Sync.
■For macOS: EndNote XX beside the Apple icon > Settings/Preferences > Sync.
3. Notice
- If you do not reset new password. The EndNote desktop application will still function normally. However, Sync, Share, and Cloud-based services will pause until the password is updated since it is connected to the EndNote Online/Web account.