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Why Two-Step Login?
NetID passwords belonging to Cornell community members are stolen, guessed, or hacked daily. Two-Step Login means a thief would also need to have your device in order to do anything with your password.
Typically, by the time a password theft is detected or reported,…
If you don't see the Expand Where You Use Two-Step Login tab described below, then you are required to use Two-Step Login with any service where you log in with CUWebLogin and cannot opt out of this expanded use of Two-Step Login.
Expand Your Use of Two-Step Login
To better protect…
About Hardware Tokens
A 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…
During Fall 2025, Cornell is retiring 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…
Disconnect
To hang up from current call and return to dial tone
Press Drop.
To Locate an Extension
Press Directory button.
Dial three - five digits of the person's last name.
Press Next button to view all entries.
Note: This feature applies only to digital phones with display.
Call Display
To automatically dial extension located using Directory Feature
Abbreviated Dialing (also called Auto Dial)
To activate
Press AD button.
To program
Dial *0. (Hear dial tone.)
Press AD button. (Hear dial tone.)
Dial number to be stored.
Press AD button. (Hear confirmation tone.)
Abbreviated Dialing for 30-button Set
To program
White section of…
Summary of Steps to Request a Three-Part Domain NameFind out who your network administrator is
Host Registration
Network 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: