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IT Security Liaisons are charged with ensuring appropriate measures are taken in response to a security incident. If your department doesn't have a Security Liaison, please contact your department's IT or computer support staff. If you aren't sure who provides that service for your department,…
If the IT Security Office determines that your password has been compromised, your account will be locked to stop further abuse. You will need to either
Yes. These links provide more information about safe computing practices, policies regarding the use of NetIDs and Cornell's computing services, and more.University Policy 5.8, Authentication of Information Technology Resources
Possibly. It depends on your role and status at Cornell.
The Cornell Optional Email Alias service allows faculty, staff, and trustees to create a Cornell email address based on their name. That new address will take the form of an alias plus “@cornell.edu” (for example, phil.schmertz@cornell.edu).
Once you have a NetID, people can email you by using the form netid@cornell.edu. For example, if your NetID is dxl404, people can email you at dxl404@cornell.edu. This is how your electronic mail address is listed in the Cornell Electronic Directory.
You can use your email account as soon as your…
Your NetID and password control access to highly confidential data, some of which requires protection mandated by federal legislation. Tools for cracking simple passwords are readily available, so it is essential that your NetID password be strong to prevent unauthorized individuals from…
Cornell enforces strong encryption for all NetID passwords. Some NetID accounts that still use weak encryption will be blocked from logging to Cornell IT services until they use the Forgot your Password option on Manage Your NetID to recover their accounts.Passwords are kept in an encrypted…
No. Your NetID is for your exclusive personal use. If someone has your NetID and password, they can look up and/or change personal and confidential information about you, including your benefits package, your tax information, your grades, your web page, your address, and your emergency contact…
Your NetID was created from the initials of your name, as it appears in the university database, followed by a number. If you are a student, the database used is the University Registrar's Student Information System (SIS). If you are a staff or faculty member, the database used is the Human…
Contact the IT Service Desk to begin the process. The Service Desk will let you know the options and what information you will need to provide.
No. NetIDs are only available to individuals directly affiliated with Cornell University. Unless your family members are independently associated with Cornell, we cannot offer them NetIDs.
Yes. Your NetID is a part of your permanent university record, and will never be assigned to another person.
Yes, your NetID can be changed, but only in very specific circumstances:
We recommend that you use Microsoft’s Outlook App for iOS rather than iOS’s native app. See Microsoft’s Outlook App for iOS Mobile support page for download and setup instructions. In addition to the steps listed there, you will also see Cornell’s NetID login screen.
Your department's HR representative should contact the IT Service Desk and explain the situation. The IT Service Desk will connect your Employee ID to your existing NetID and delete the new NetID. You can continue using your existing NetID. This will be easier if you do not activate the…
Students
New students receive their NetID and activation code beginning in early April. During the activation process, they are introduced to policies governing the use of Cornell’s computing resources. They also activate their Cornell email address, set their NetID password, and choose their…
Members of the Cornell Community
Students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
The faculty and staff category includes full-time and part-time faculty; visiting faculty; professors emeriti; full-time, part-time, and temporary staff; and retirees who are receiving Cornell benefits.
The student category…
Office of IT Policy, contact through the IT Service Desk. Open to anyone, this office addresses electronic data, network and computing policies and coordinates communications among different University offices in the enforcement of electronic policies.