I Had a NetID Once But Then I Left Cornell. Now I'm Back. Will I Get the Same NetID?

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Yes. Your NetID is a part of your permanent university record, and will never be assigned to another person.

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Are There Any Other Types of IDs in Use on Campus?

Yes, the following are also in use: GuestID, which allows users who are not eligible for a NetID to access certain services. WCMC CWID, the ID for Weill Cornell Medical College...

Can I Change My NetID?

Yes, your NetID can be changed, but only in very specific circumstances: Your NetID was created incorrectly as a result of a data entry error made by the university. There is a...

Can I Get a NetID for My Spouse and/or Children?

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.

Can I Get a Second NetID?

No. An individual can have only one NetID. If you need a separate email address for a university department or a registered student organization, you may apply for an Exchange Group Account (...

How Was My NetID Created?

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...

I Had a NetID Once But Then I Left Cornell. Now I'm Back. Will I Get the Same NetID?

Yes. Your NetID is a part of your permanent university record, and will never be assigned to another person.

Is There More Information Available About NetIDs?

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,...

Types of ID

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....

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