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About Hardware TokensA hardware token is a keyfob-like device where you press a button to generate a one-time passcode for use in the second step of logging in. Hardware tokens are an option for situations where using a landline, cell phone, or other mobile device with Two-Step Login is not…
On November 4, 2025, Cornell will retire the Duo Phone Call and
Domain Name
Name that identifies and locates an organization or other entity on the Internet.
Examples
bigstuff.cornell.edu
Subject: Domain dept3.cornell.edu denied by Domain Review Board
From: dnsdb-admin@dnsdb.cit.cornell.edu
Date: February 12, 2014 2:47:47 PM EST
To: netadmin9@cornell.edu
Dear Net Adams, I regret to inform you that the Domain Review Board, in consultation with the Domain Name Manager, has…
Subject: Domain dept1.cornell.edu Created
From: dnsdb-admin@dnsdb.cit.cornell.edu
Date: February 12, 2014 2:46:57 PM EST
To: netadmin9@cornell.edu
Dear Ned Adams, The Domain Review Board has approved the domain name dept1.cornell.edu and it is currently ready for use. The domain web page can be…
Subject: Domain dept4.cornell.edu Created
From: dnsdb-admin@dnsdb.cit.cornell.edu
Date: February 12, 2014 3:01:33 PM EST
To: netadmin9@cornell.edu
Dear Ned Adams, The domain dept4.cornell.edu has been created by the Domain Name Manager and is currently ready for use. The domain web page can be…
Subject: Domain dept2.cornell.edu denied by unit_head
From: dnsdb-admin@dnsdb.cit.cornell.edu
Date: February 12, 2014 2:41:32 PM
EST To: netadmin9@cornell.edu
Dear Net Adams,
The request for the domain name dept2.cornell.edu has been denied by the Unit Head Phil Q Schmertz for the following…
Subject: Domain dept1.cornell.edu approved by unit_head
From: dnsdb-admin@dnsdb.cit.cornell.edu
Date: February 12, 2014 2:41:11 PM EST
To: netadmin9@cornell.edu
Dear Ned Adams,
The domain name dept1.cornell.edu has been approved by the Unit Head Phil Q Schmertz. Your request is continuing on the…
Subject: Domain Request for dept1.cornell.edu
From: dnsdb-admin@dnsdb.cit.cornell.edu
Date: February 12, 2014 2:33:13 PM EST
To: pqs665@cornell.edu
Dear Phil Q Schmertz,
Network Administrator Ned Adams has submitted a request for the new internet domain name: dept1.cornell.edu for use by your…
Summary of Steps to Request a Three-Part Domain NameFind out who your network administrator is
Host RegistrationNetwork administrators are required to register all devices on their networks (desktop workstations, servers, printers, etc.). See How to Comply with Network Registration Policy for more information.
You must be listed as the network administrator for a subnet or subdomain before you can update records.
To see which subnets and subdomains are assigned to you, check the Cornell Subnet Administrator listing.
If you need to make corrections, send an email to hostmaster@cornell.…
Once you are assigned as NetAdmin to a subnet, using the DNS database, you can:
Make changes to the NetAdmin comment field.
Specify contact lists or escalation paths for other NetAdmins and CIT to use in an emergency.
If you want to make other changes, send an email to hostmaster@…
You must be a netadmin for both the domain and the subnet before you can make changes to a host. You can be added as a netadmin by another netadmin for that domain and subnet.
Using the DNS database, you can:
Network administrators at Cornell use the DNS Database to record and update DNS information for hosts on the subnets and domains that they administer. Changes made in this database will be uploaded to the Cornell production DNS servers every hour. Following are links to the DNS Database:
Consider the configuration options described below when planning your subnet for DHCP. When you've determined your needs, CIT will assist with set up. Contact CIT by sending email to the hostmaster with your requests and/or questions.
If you're responsible for network connections in your department or building, you need to register all the network devices into DNS as per University Policy 5.7, Network Registry.
If you're responsible for network connections in your department or building, you need to register all the network devices in DNS as per University Policy 5.7, Network Registry. For more information, see How to Comply with Network Registration Policy.
This information is for network administrators who need to set up visitor registrations on their subnets.