NetID Accounts

NetID information

UNM students, faculty and staff are eligible for a Net ID to access email, a personal Web page, the My UNM portal, the eLibrary, Parking Services, academic programs via WebCT, and other UNM computer and network services. Certain non-UNM users may also be granted a NetID. See Policy for Granting UNM NetIDs.

Request a NetID
Choosing A NetID
Creating A Password
Changing/Resetting Your Password
Managing Your NetID Disk Space
Account Locking and Unlocking
Account Deletion
Other UNM Computer Accounts (Mainframe, Oracle)
Computer Account Policies

Requesting a NetID

Registered UNM students, UNM faculty and staff:
- Create a New NetID
Non-UNM affiliates (e.g. adjunct instructors, visiting scholars, students finishing an incomplete) and others who are not eligible to use the above application must read and agree to the Comuter Use Agreement and submit both forms (Print these forms for submission):
- Computer Use Agreement (read and agree)
- Request a NetID for a Non-UNM User (send to Computer Accounts Office)
UNM departments or organizations, such as student organizations and clubs:
- Request a NetID for Use by a Department or Organization

Choosing a NetID

When you apply for your NetID, you may choose your own NetID name. This is the name by which you will be known to UNM’s computer and email system. Many people choose a NetID that is comprised of all or part of their name. For example, Joe Garcia might choose the NetID jgarcia. His UNM email address would be jgarcia@unm.edu.

If the NetID name you choose is already being used, the application will prompt you to choose another NetID.

Rules for Choosing a NetID

NetIDs must have a minimum of three (3) characters and no more than eight (8).
All characters must be lowercase.
First character must be a letter.
Subsequent characters can be letters or numbers; no special characters are allowed.
Can be all or part of your name, or any word or phrase you choose. It should be something easy for yourself and others to remember.

Examples

OK:

tbell
tinkbell
tbell2
tinkerb
gr8scott

NOT OK:

TBell (must be all lowercase letters)
4tinkb (must begin with a letter)
ilove$ (all characters must be letters or numbers; no special characters allowed)

UNM Retirees

Retiring UNM faculty and staff may keep their NetIDs indefinitely. The "Retired" affiliation will be added automatically. However, if you have any problems with your NetID, contact ITS Computer Accounts (277.8130).

UNM Departments and Organizations, and Non-UNM Users

NetIDs created for use by UNM departments and organizations, or for non-UNM guests, are given a termination date at the time the account is created. These NetIDs can be renewed for up to three years. Accounts that have passed the termination date will deleted. It is the responsibility of the account holder, the department or the organization, to renew NetIDs before the termination date.

Other UNM Computer Accounts

UNM Mainframe Access

In some cases, a student, faculty or staff member needs access to UNM’s mainframe via MVS, TSO or IDMS. Your manager or supervisor will usually let you know if you need this access.

Mainframe access is granted by designated Business Security Administrators (BSAs) in departments or administrative areas. The BSA will provide you with information on starting and using your MVS, TSO or IDMS account.

Oracle

Any UNM faculty or staff member may create an Oracle ID for use with UNM administrative systems with the Oracle NetID creation program. Your manager or supervisor will let you know if you need Oracle access for your job. You must have a UNM NetID before you can get an Oracle ID. Student employees, UNMH staff and affiliates needing an Oracle ID should call Computer Accounts, 277.8130 or 8131.