How Do I Reset My Username and Password with Vanguard?
If you cannot access your Vanguard financial services account because you have forgotten your password and/or your username, then you need to recover your username and/or reset your password so you can regain access. If you have forgotten both, you need to recover your username before you reset your password.
Vanguard offers online financial services, so if you have forgotten your username or password and can't log in, you may be desperate to regain access to your account as quickly as possible. Read on to find out how to reset your password and recover your username so you can regain access to your Vanguard account.
How to Recover Your Username
1. Go to the Vanguard password reset page.
2. Click on the checkbox beside the "I Forgot My Username" option.
3. Click on the "Continue" button.
4. Answer the security questions.
5. Open the email you have linked to your Vanguard account.
6. Open the email Vanguard sent you. It will contain your username.
You cannot change your Vanguard username after you have set up your account. The only way to get a different username would be to close down your current account and sign up for a new one with a new username
How to Reset Your Password
1. Go to the Vanguard password reset page.
2. Click on the checkbox beside the "I Forgot My Password' option.
3. Click on the "Continue" button.
4. Enter your username.
5. Open the email you have linked to your Vanguard account.
6. Open the email Vanguard sent you.
7. Click on the link in the email. You will be taken to a page where you can reset your password.
8. Confirm your new password. Your password will now be reset, and you can log in from the Vanguard home page.
If You Need Help
If you have any trouble recovering your username or resetting your password for your Vanguard account, you can contact Vanguard's customer service for help. There are phone, help desk, and live chat contact options.
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