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Spoofing is when the "from" address is forged by the sender so the message appears to come from someone else. Practice extra caution:
From Merriam-Webster online: unsolicited, usually commercial email sent to a large number of addresses etymology: from a skit on “Monty Python’s Flying Circus” (link goes to YouTube) in which chanting of the word “Spam” (referring to the Hormel meat product) overrides the other dialogue…
There are two ways to create a GuestID.
There are the options for OU administrators who need to create multiple GuestIDs. All work; none is perfect.
When a guest uses the Request a GuestID process, and follows the directions in the confirmation email they then receive, an email message is automatically sent to the people authorized to approve requests.
In order to enable the self-request process for GuestIDs or on-demand GuestID creation process, you must create a Guest-Only group in CornellAD. When a guest requests an ID, they will automatically become a member of this group. For example below, we will call our Guest-Only group OIT-guests.
GuestID VPN (GID VPN) is a remote-access VPN created exclusively for GuestID users. Unlike CU VPN, which uses Cisco technology, GID VPN uses VPN technology from Fortinet, specifically the FortiClient remote access VPN software. Security Liaisons and TSPs interested in deploying a GuestID VPN…
Different types of electronic IDs are used at Cornell to meet the needs and requirements of different groups and situations. Three that are commonly used are NetID, Sponsored NetID, and GuestID. In combination with the associated password, the ID enables access to non-public resources and…
A GuestID provides access to some Cornell services. GuestIDs are available only to people with legitimate need for access.
Reporting It is possible to compile statistics and information on GuestIDs and their associated authorizations from the GuestID System. Access to the reporting capabilities of the GuestID System is limited to organizational units (OU). Auditing Audit logs are maintained for GuestIDs. Audit logs…
Authentication GuestIDs are stored in CornellAD and all supported methods, such as NTLM v.20 and Kerberos, can be used to authenticate against CornellAD. Authorization By default, a GuestID will not be in any groups (not even the default CornellAD groups) except for OIT-IDM-Guests-ls group. An…
Password Change or Forgotten Password Guests can change their GuestID password, or recover a lost password.  Forgotten passwords may also be reset by contacting the appropriate OU administrator.
GuestID Identifier GuestIDs use the following format convention: gid-lastnamefirstinitialmiddleinitial Examples: gid-nelsonwh gid-schmertzpq If a requested GuestID is already in use, a sequence number will be appended so that each GuestID is unique. (The digits zero and one are not used, to…
Every time you use your PCard, you'll receive an email notification from PCard Receipt Processing with a subject line that begins SUBMIT and includes the words PCard Receipt.
Download our cardholder training guide (PDF file with embedded video) All receipts submitted must be in one of the following formats:
This page is intended for IT support professionals. End users should contact local IT support. Longview Software Requirements Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) MS Office 365 Microsoft Edge version 92.0 or higher Tablets, smart phones, and Apple computers are not supported. 
The recommended forum for sharing digital sign content at Cornell is the Appspace Common Library. This shared resource is available and visible to all Appspace users at Cornell and is ideal for uploading content you would like other departments on campus to display on their signs. If Your…
CUView (using Appspace) supports the following content file types:
Step 1Step 2Step 3We build a best-case design to meet your needs. Consider your digital signage needs and submit a ticket using the form at:Request an EstimateYou use the Appspace platform to manage and display content you have created.
By default, Outlook for Windows and Outlook for Mac displays your messages in order of Date Received. You can change the sort order by clicking the heading in any column, or by selecting an option under the View menu, Arrange By in Outlook for Windows or Sort By in Outlook for Mac).

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