Get Started at Northwestern
Activate Your NetID
Your NetID is your key to the tools and resources Northwestern has to offer. Once you have received an activation code from your department's NetID coordinator, you can activate it by going to NUValidate.
- Enter your NetID as the user name and your activation code as the password.
- Follow the password creation guidelines and establish answers to your security questions.
IMPORTANT: It is against Northwestern policy to share your NetID password with anyone, including managers or coworkers. For details, please see: Northwestern Computing Resources policy.
Access Your Email and Calendar Account
Northwestern faculty and staff use Microsoft Exchange for email, calendaring, etc.
Use Microsoft Outlook to access your account:
- Set up Outlook for Windows
- Set up Outlook for Mac
- Set up Outlook for Android
- Set up Outlook for iOS
- Use the Outlook Web App
Set Up Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)
Many Northwestern systems, including myHR Self Service, use Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) to
provide an extra layer of login protection.
- To get started register your phone with MFA.
- For more information, visit Multi-factor Authentication at Northwestern.
Update the Online Directory
In order for your office phone number to appear in the online directory, you must have it defined in
myHR.
For instructions, see the Northwestern Knowledge Base: Modifying Your Info in the Online Directory.
Additional Resources
Find Technology Tools and Services
Northwestern IT offers essential services and tools for teaching, research, and administration.
- All Northwestern IT Services
- Additional resources for Faculty/Staff and Researchers
How to Get Help
- Many schools and departments provide their own technical support for computers, printers, etc.
Check with your teammates or department administrator for more information. - If you need assistance with IT systems and services, contact the IT Support Center.
- You can also find answers to many common questions in the Northwestern Knowledge Base.
Stay Informed
- For IT news and tips, subscribe to the IT News feed or follow us on Twitter @Northwestern_IT.
- Find out about service interruptions at Status of University IT Services.
- For more news, Subscribe to IT System Emails.
Stay Secure
Information security at Northwestern means three things:
- Protect your data – Securing sensitive information like NetID passwords, Social Security Numbers, academic information, purchasing details, credit card numbers, health, financial, or research data secure is crucial.
- Protect your devices – Physical and electronic locks or codes on computers, tablets, smartphones, cell phones, etc. keep devices and the information on them safe.
- Protect your Northwestern – Learning to spot email scams and stopping other damaging activity like malware goes a long way towards protecting the Northwestern Network, which connects you to the services you rely on 24/7.
More information about Secure IT at Northwestern
Last Updated: 10 December 2018
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