In this FAQ, you will find quick tips to help you solve common problems yourself with a few simple steps. If these measures are unsuccessful or if you have any questions, we are happy to help. Simply contact us during the specified office hours.
Unless otherwise stated, the instructions apply exclusively to Windows. Instructions for other operating systems will follow or will be updated as necessary.
1. Open the page
➥ https://outlook.com/hs-heilbronn.de
2. If necessary, log in with your university access data
Sign in
Go to https://outlook.office.com and sign in with your university account.
Open settings
Set up forwarding
Save
Click Save to enable forwarding.
🔐 Passwort-Reset– How it Works
1. Create a Ticket
📧 Send an email to: ticket@hs-heilbronn.de
2. Show Identification
🪪 Bring an ID or a comparable document.
3. Receive Initial Password
✅ After successful verification, you will receive an initial password.
4. Set a New Password
🌐 Go to: https://login.hs-heilbronn.de
➡ Log in with your username + initial password.
➡ Follow the instructions to set up a new password.
Password Guidelines
At least 12 characters
Combination of letters, numbers, and special characters
No easily guessable information (name, date of birth)
Use a password manager (e.g., KeePass)
5. Add 2FA
🔑 After changing your password, please set up a new two-factor authentication.
If your account has expired, please send uns an email at:
📧 ticket@hs-heilbronn.de
Important Notes:
Your account can only be extended under certain conditions. These are as follows:
> You are still enrolled:
> You have already submitted your thesis and are waiting for the grade:
> You have an official deadline extension for your thesis and are still writing:
If none of these cases apply to you and you think, “My situation is different” – write to us anyway!
We are happy to help you individually.
But please note: If you submitted your thesis more than two months ago, we will unfortunately no longer be able to extend your account.
1. Studentenausweis
> ✅ Identification document for verification and discounts
2. Education Campus Card
> 🅿 Parking garage access
> 🏢 Building access
> 🍽 Cafeteria – Education Campus
> 💳 CampusCard-Aufladeportal
3. Student Services
> 🍽 Cafeteria – TechCampus, Künzelsau, Schwäbisch Hall
> 🖨 Pinting, scanning, and copying
> 💳 CampusCard top-up portal
If the connection does not work, you may need to delete the old credentials. Please follow these steps:
1. Remove old connection
> Click the network icon in the taskbar at the bottom right
> Select the Wi-Fi “eduroam.”
> Right-click and choose “Do not save” or “Forget network.”
2. Reconnect
> Select “eduroam” again from the list of Wi-Fi networks.
> Enter your username in the format: [username]@hs-heilbronn.de
> Enter your current password.
✅ If it still doesn’t work
> Check if your device’s date and time are correct (important for certificates).
> Restart your device and try connecting again.
If that doesn’t work, please send us a ticket at 📧 ticket@hs-heilbronn.de
Which operating system do you use?
When logging in to the Teams app or Office applications, the following message appears:
“Your account is closed.”
To ensure that new user data is accepted, delete the following folders:
%LocalAppData%\Packages\MSTeams_8wekyb3d8bbwe%LocalAppData%\Packages\Microsoft.AAD.BrokerPlugin_cw5n1h2txyewy%LocalAppData%\Microsoft\OneAuth%LocalAppData%\Microsoft\TokenBroker%LocalAppData%\Microsoft\IdentityCacheRestart the computer and log in again.
Unfortunately, Microsoft's instructions do not work on all MACs. In this case, you can try using OfficeRest:
After changing your password, the login information stored on your personal devices may no longer be correct. This will prevent services such as network printers or network drives from working.
To update your credentials in the Windows Credential Manager:
Open the Control Panel.
Windows-Taste + S and search for „Credential Manager“.Select “Windows Credentials.”
Update the login information.
Save and test.
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