Everyone with an eRA Commons password must update their password before February 22, 2012 or you will no longer be able to access this system. Just 4 easy steps:
- Login ERA Commons
- Select “Admin” tab
- Select “Change Password” tab
- Enter your current password, then your new password.
You should receive a confirmation that your password has changed successfully. Here is the full announcement from NIH:
eRA Information: ACTION REQUIRED Password Changes and Upcoming Password Expiration for Accounts
Friday, February 10, 2012
Hurry, don’t delay, time is literally ticking away on your eRA Commons password! In October the eRA Commons moved to establishing a new NIH/Agency Log-in process. As a result of this change, passwords for the accounts within eRA Commons were given an expiration date of February 22, 2012.
To avoid the lines, you will want to change your password as soon as possible.
Do it now and enjoy these awesome benefits:
· No waiting! All lines are open!
· Avoid future regret and disappointment!
· Get a FREE confirmation message on your computer screen when you have successfully changed your password!
· Ensure access to your account – especially if you have a submission in progress or are planning a submission in the near future.
Are you new to eRA Commons? Have you recently changed your password? If your account was created, or you have changed your password since October 08, 2011, then you are OFF THE HOOK! You need not change your password.
Please be sure you review the password policy.
This password policy and login procedures can also be reviewed in the eRA Commons User Guide.
eRA Communications
Division of Communications and Outreach
NIH Office of Extramural Research
Questions? Please contact the eRA Help Desk at Web: http://itservicedesk.nih.gov/eRA/ (Preferred method of contact); Toll-free: 1-866-504-9552; Phone: 301-402-7469; TTY: 301-451-5939 helpdesk@od.nih.gov.

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