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2. Create a Complex Password and Get Your NetID

Your NetID and the password you create are used for the log in to IT services at UAlbany.

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   Go to the www.albany.edu/myualbany. and select "UAlbany Password Set/Reset.".  Enter your PIN and personal information.  You may enter the AlbanyID number issued to you during the admission process instead of entering an SSN.

  • Create a complex password. You’ll use it often, so choose something that is easy to remember but difficult for others to guess.
  • Creating the Setting a password will generate a confirmation message that states the services you can access with your password.  The confirmation message also contains your NetID. It
    • NetID is composed of the first initial
    of your first
    • and last
    names
    • name followed by six random digits.
    You should memorize
    • Memorize your NetID as you’ll use it often.
  • Never share your password with anyone or save log in information in a browser. This will help prevent unauthorized persons from accessing your account.

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  • Go to www.albany.edu/myualbany. Select "STUDENT LOG ON"  Enter your NetID and password. Click "Login."  You now have access to the MyUAlbany portal.
  • "Sign Out" of MyUAlbany and close all browser windows to protect your information.

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  • Go to www.albany.edu/myualbany. Select "UAlbany Mail." Enter your NetID and password. Click "Login." You now have a access to Outlook Web App (OWA), the web interface to your UAlbany Mail account.
  • Your email address is based on your first initial and last name @albany.edu and may contain your middle initial or digits to ensure it is unique. Find it
    • Your email address can be found by selecting
    "
    • 'Email Address
    " from
    • ' within the
    "
    • 'Other Links
    "
    • ' panel in the MyUAlbany portal.
  • "Sign Out" of UAlbany Mail and close all browser windows to protect your information.
  • Instructions for configuring a mail client or mobile device (phone or tablet) for UAlbany Mail can be found within OWA and in this wiki.

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