Computing Account Services
How Do I...?

A campus computing account is free to all UCD affiliates, providing both on- and off-campus access to numerous computer-based services. The UCD LoginID is a two- to eight-character name that you give your computing account. Visible to all, it can be a favorite word, a set of initials or your name, as long as it does not exceed eight characters.

If you have a UC Davis computing account, you have a UCD LoginID.

If you do not currently have a UC Davis computing account, you can use the Computing Accounts Services Menu to obtain a new UCD LoginID.

If you have a computing account or would like to see if you have one, you can check to see if you have a UCD LoginID and what it is by going to the Computing Accounts Services Home Page and clicking on "Check the status of your account."

Under this option you can also see if you have a Kerberos password by ensuring you have an IKRB permit (by going to the Computing Accounts Services Home Page and clicking on "Check the status of your account.")

You can also test your UCD LoginID and Kerberos password via the Computing Accounts Services Home Page by going to the "Test Password" feature.

1. Go to the Computing Accounts Services Home Page.
2. Click on "Get your UC Davis Computing Account" and follow the prompts.
3. During the conversion process, you can select the name of your UCD LoginID. It should meet the following requirements:
   • It must be between two- to eight-characters long.
   • Use any letters and/or numbers in the English alphabet and numerical system.
   • Adhere to the UC Davis "Principles of Community." Out of respect for others, your UCD LoginID should not include offensive language.

   Note: To find out what services are available to you with your UCD LoginID (such as access to MyUCDavis and the campus modem pools), you can go to the Computing Accounts Services Home Page. Click on "Add services to your account" and follow the prompts. For more information on ServiceIDs, see the ServiceID How-tos and ServiceID FAQs.

If you have a UCD LoginID but do not remember your Kerberos Password (an "IKRB" ServiceID), you can obtain a Kerberos Password by visiting IT Express or a departmental Account Proxy. For security reasons, there is no way for an account holder to look up a Kerberos Password. If you are a student, visit an IET Computer Lab that does password resets. Be sure to bring along a picture ID and they will be happy to help you look up your LoginID and/or change your password. If you are a staff or faculty member in a department, a department Account Proxy can help you, or you can visit an IET Computer Lab that does password resets.

If you already have a UCD LoginID, you can change your LoginID after obtaining permission from the Accounts Manager (email address: accounts@ucdavis.edu).

1. Contact accounts@ucdavis.edu to obtain permission
2. The Accounts Manager will give you a "change token"
3. Telnet to "mothra.ucdavis.edu"
4. Log in as "services"
5. Select menu command "C"
6. Follow the instructions
7. When asked for your 5-digit change token, enter the number given to you by the Accounts Manager

Your account name will change for the following services, if you hold any of the following serviceIDs.

IKRB	Kerberos permit
ISUN	central campus computing as well as pine email
IPOP	email service for email handled by POP servers
IVIS	IET ANSA Visualization Lab
ILAB	IET PC And Mac Labs
GGSM	Graduate School for Management supporting an MBA program
GSMS	Computing Facilities associated with the Graduate School of Management
ODAV	IDAV project support
HOME	MySpace permit
MUCD	MyUCDavis permit

To change your Kerberos password, go to the Computing Accounts Services Home Page, click on "Change your password" and follow the prompts. You must know your current password. If you do not know your password, see "How do I obtain a UCD Kerberos Password?"

You can test your UCD LoginID and Kerberos password via the Computing Accounts Services Home Page. Simply select the Test Password feature and click the Begin button.

To redirect your UC Davis email (@ucdavis.edu), go to the Computing Accounts Services Home Page, click on "Redirect your email address" and follow the prompts.

To redirect your email from another email address back to your UC Davis email address (@ucdavis.edu), go to the Computing Accounts Services Home Page, click on "Redirect your email address" and follow the prompts.

There are a few ways to get Internet access on campus.

First, you may use any of the Open Access labs available from IET. To find out the most convenient lab, check out the Open Access Labs page, which also includes hours and equipment lists.

If you have a laptop, ethernet card and cord, you can connect at numerous places on campus, using a protocol called "DHCP." See the campus Netaccess website for more information, to register your ethernet card, and to get connected.

If you have a wireless card, you can surf remotely from the MU area. See the campus Wireless website for more information, to register your wireless card, and to get connected.

To change your information, Go to the Computing Accounts Services Home Page.
Click the "Change your directory information" button
Click the "Begin" button
Then follow the instructions on the screen. You will be asked to provide your identification number, name, birthdate, and UCD LoginID.

You can modify and/or add the following information to the online directory:

• Listing Level
  • Full - All usual information is displayed in the directory
  • Email - Only the name and email address are displayed
  • Name - Only the name is displayed
  • Name Display Full - The entire name is displayed in the directory
  • Brief - The first name, middle initial, and last name is displayed
  • Common - Only the first name (or nickname if available) and last name are displayed
  • Initials - The first initial, middle initial, and last name are displayed
  As well as:
• Nickname
• Title
• Department
• Address 1
• Address 2
• Address 3
• City, State, ZIP
• Phone ( ) -
• URL

No. There is a form in the printed directory so you can submit changes and at http://cr.ucdavis.edu/forms/dirupdate.cfm, but university departments and colleges may have procedures in place for you to change your information in the printed directory. Please check with your MSO or supervisor.

You can view the ServiceIDs associated with your UCD LoginID on the web. Go to the Computing Accounts Services Home Page.
Click the "Check the Status of Your LoginID" button
Click the "Begin" button
Then follow the instructions on the screen.You will be asked to provide your identification number, name, birthdate, and UCD LoginID.

How do I add or delete ServiceIDs?

First, you'll want to find out if the service is restricted and/or if a token is required on the ServiceID Description page.
• If the ServiceID is unrestricted (requires no token and does not have restricted access), you can add it yourself. See below.

• If the ServiceID is restricted, contact the organization sponsoring the service, as they can give you access and/or a token.

• You can add some restricted ServiceIDs yourself after obtaining a token from the organization sponsoring the service. The organization will be able to advise you.

Go to the Computing Accounts Services Home Page. Click on "Add services to your account" and follow the prompts.

You cannot directly add the ServiceID of a restricted service without a token. In these cases, the organization that is providing the service will add the code for you. Contact information is posted on the ServiceID Description page. For instance, if you are enrolled in an Electrical and Computer Engineering class, you are automatically given the ServiceID, EECE.

The sponsoring organization will provide you with an application form. Contact information is posted on the ServiceID Description page. Once your account is approved, you will be given a token, allowing you to add the ServiceID. Then go to the Computing Accounts Home Page and click on "Add services to your account."

At this time, there is no method available for a user to delete a service code. Once a ServiceID is associated with your UCD LoginID, it is managed automatically.

Contact the organization associated with the ServiceID if you have any questions or concerns. Contact information is posted on the ServiceID Description page.

Information & Educational Technology's IT Express Computing Help Desk staff are trained to assist you with account problems. If you have forgotten your account name or password, you can visit an IET Computer Lab that does password resets. For other problems, you can:

• request assistance via email: ithelp@ucdavis.edu
• request assistance via phone: 754-HELP or 754-4357
• Check out the IT Express Computing Help Desk website. It has an extensive knowledge base and can help you solve known problems.

• ServiceID Makeuser Feed Overview
  Information about ServiceID processing for system administrators.

• Makeuser Software and Documentation
  Information and tools for departmental system administrators.

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  For help: Contact the IT Express Computing Help Desk via email or phone at 530 -754-HELP (4357).
  URL: http://computingaccounts.ucdavis.edu/
  Last updated: 8/09/2002