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NetIDs

A Cornell NetID is a unique electronic identifier that, when combined with a password, permits secure access to non-public Cornell resources and information.

NetIDs are issued to members of the Cornell community: students, faculty, staff, alumni, and affiliates. Each NetID is a string of alphanumeric characters based on the individual’s name followed by a number. NetIDs are a free service provided by CIT to the Cornell community.

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A Cornell NetID is a unique electronic identifier that, when combined with a password, permits secure access to non-public Cornell resources and information. Types of NetIDs include roles such as student, faculty, staff, and alumni.

NetIDs are unique and permanent. The same NetID is never reassigned to more than one individual; if you leave the university and return at a later time, your original NetID is reactivated for your use.

For details about which IT services are available to users depending on their roles at the university, visit What Services Does My NetID Give Me Access To?

In combination with the password, the NetID enables access to non-public resources and information. For example, every student must log in with their NetID and password to access grades and other information in Student Center. It also serves as the unique portion of a Cornell email address in the form NetID@cornell.edu.

Special NetID types include:

  • Sponsored NetIDs, intended for use with contractors or other individuals who are not directly affiliated with Cornell, but have a business purpose for needing access to Cornell services or systems.
  • Graduates of the Hotel School's professional development program may be issued a NetID at the school's discretion. NetIDs are issued twice a year after the conclusion of the January and summer programs. These individuals are known as "associates" in the Identity Management system.

Other ID Types

Other types of ID are also in use at Cornell:

  • GuestID – allows users who are not eligible for a NetID to access certain services.
  • WCM CWID – the ID for Weill Cornell Medicine.

eduroam Access

Though they don't have NetIDs, visitors from institutions that participate in eduroam can sign in to Cornell's secure eduroam Wi-Fi network using their home institution login and password.

Support Contact:

Cornell IT Service Desk

Normal Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm (Eastern Time)
Emergency Service Disruptions: After Hours Support

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Summary:

The NetID is a unique electronic identifier in which the password permits secure access to non-public Cornell resources and information.

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