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OIT Account Activation Page
To begin, you must activate your University Computing Account by setting your enhanced security profile, which consists of a new strong password, an anti-phishing image/phrase, and three security questions and answers.

  1. Review the instructions for setting your security profile.
  2. Check examples of safe and easy to remember passwords.
  3. Go to the PUaccess page.
  4. To log in, use the University netID and temporary password you have received. If you need help with your netID and temporary password, please call the OIT Help Desk at 609-258-HELP(4357) to assist you in activating your account.
  5. Follow the instructions to set your security profile.

After you have activated your account:

  • You are now eligible for University e-mail services. For complete information about how to manage your Princeton e-mail account see the E-mail Account Management Page.
  • Next, read the University's IT Use Guidelines.
  • Enable your Unix account if necessary. Use your University netID and password to access this page.
  • Students, visit the online SCI Store to purchase a Princeton-configured laptop computer.
  • If you have questions about getting on the network, connecting from home, or any other technical issue, contact the OIT Help Desk.

Where your netID/password mailer was sent:

  • Student netIDs are mailed to home addresses the summer prior to entering as first-year students, typically late May/early June.
  • Dean of the Faculty new appointees and benefits-eligible main campus new employees receive their netID mailers at their home address; a copy is sent to their department manager.
  • Casual-hourly new employees receive their netID mailers at their home address.
  • PPL employee netID mailers are sent to PPL Human Resources.
Last Updated:
September 30, 2009

Solution ID:
9973