
1. What is the HISD Password Reset Tool?
The HISD Password Reset Tool allows district employees to quickly reset their network password from any computer with an Internet connection.
The Network ID is the username that HISD employees use to logon to the network to access district applications, information and e-mails (Example: jsmith).
3. What’s a backslash?
The backslash is the character on the computer keyboard above the enter key. You must enter a backslash after the domain and before your username to logon to the HISD network (Example: AD\username)
4. What’s my domain?
The domain for all HISD employees is AD. You must use the domain and username to logon to the HISD network (Example: AD\username)
5. What does the error message “The information provided did not result in a match” mean?

The error message indicates that you need to:
- Create your profile (click the Create Profile Button) or
- You entered incorrect information (re-enter and try again)
- If you haven’t created a profile and you don’t know your password, you will need to contact the Service Desk at 713-892-7378 for assistance.
6. Can contractors use the HISD Password Reset Tool?
Contractors with a network account can use the HISD Password Reset Tool.
7. Why do I get a Remedy ticket when I create a profile or reset my password?
Remedy is the Service Desk’s tracking system for all services provided to customers via the phone, e-mail or the portal; therefore, when a service is provided, the customer receives a ticket via e-mail.