How to Get Started Using Your UO Computing Account

passwords | dialing in from off-campus | wireless access

When you register for classes, we automatically generate a computing account for you that consists of a username and password. Your computing account provides both email and dialin access.(If for some reason you don't have a UO computing account, pick up a copy of "How to Get a Computing Account." This handout is available in the Documents Room Library (175 McKenzie Hall), and online at http://cc.uoregon.edu/policy/get_account.html)

If you're wondering how to get started using your email account, read on.

There are three ways to get your email information:

1. via DuckWeb(http://duckweb.uoregon.edu/)
2. in person, by going to the Microcomputer Support Center (151 McKenzie Hall) and presenting your photo I.D.
3. by accessing the authorize program, either from your web browser (https://password.uoregon.edu/authorize/), or by logging into the campus network via SSH Secure Shell (see http://micro.uoregon.edu/security/ssh/shell.html for instructions).
   

What About Passwords? [back to top]

We recommend you select your own password instead of using the one that's generated for you when you register for classes. Here's how:

1. Open your network browser (e.g., Netscape, Internet Explorer) and go to https://password.uoregon.edu/
   
2. If you remember your old password, enter your username and old password in the spaces provided. Type in your new password and enter it again for verification.
   
3. If you don't know your old password, you'll need to know your student ID number and PAC code. Go to https://password.uoregon.edu/authorize/ Enter your student ID and PAC code in the spaces provided, and follow the instructions for creating a new password.
   

Password security: Passwords should be 6 to 14 characters long and must be very secure. We recommend choosing a password that includes a mixture of letters, numbers, and mixed case. Dictionary words and any part of your name are not allowed. For more detailed information on password policy, see http://cc.uoregon.edu/policy/passwd_policy.html

What About Dialing In From Off-Campus? [back to top]

Your computing account username and password are the same ones you'll use for dialing in via modem. The only difference you'll notice is that you must type in your full username address to dial in, including your account's hostname (e.g., jersmith@gladstone.uoregon.edu or jersmith@darkwing.uoregon.edu)
The modem number for accessing UOnet, the campus network, is 225-2200.

Note: Your modem access is for casual use--no more than a few hours a day on average. If you need dedicated or near-dedicated network access, you'll want to contact a commercial Internet Service Provider.

What About Wireless ? [back to top]

You can also access UOnet throughout several public areas on campus by inserting any 802.11b card in your laptop computer. For more information on campus wireless and current areas of coverage, see http://micro.uoregon.edu/wireless/