If you forgot your Vanguard password, or if you haven't changed it in a while, then you need to reset it. There is a different reset procedure depending on whether you have a personal or institutional account. Both procedures are fairly simple, though, even if you have also forgotten your username.
Vanguard offers many financial services, so its clients tend to keep a lot of money in their Vanguard accounts. Because of this, Vanguard clients can sometimes be the target of identity theft and hacking. Because of this, if you have a Vanguard account, it's a good idea to change your Vanguard password regularly to make it more difficult for your account to be compromised. And, of course, if you have forgotten your password, you will need to reset it. To learn how to change your password on Vanguard, keep on reading.
To reset your password, you need to use the form for forgetting your password. If you have a personal Vanguard account, follow these steps to change your password:
If you have an institutional account, follow these instructions to reset your password:
If you need help resetting your password, or if you just have some questions, then you can reach out to a Vanguard customer service agent for assistance. You can reach a Vanguard representative on the help forum or by phone.
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