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NetID - Username/Account Information

What is "NetID"?

NetID formalizes what has been known generically as an individual’s “computer username” or “network account.” It is the username/password credentials used to login to a growing list of services:

• Campus computers [faculty, staff and students]
• Banner Admin
• Brightspace
• Library resources from off-campus
• Microsoft Office 365 [faculty, staff and student email]
• SUNY web-based services [employee portal, DegreeWorks, etc.]
• SUNY Canton secured wireless network
• UCanWeb

Your Password

• Never give out passwords. Emails requesting/demanding a reply with your username and password are phishing emails sent with the intent to steal your login credentials.
• Is set with an initial default password at the time an account is created.
• It is strongly recommended passwords are changed often and are complex in nature. See Microsoft's Tips for Creating a Strong Password.

NetID Password Management

To change your NetID password, view How to Change Your SUNY Canton NetID Password.