How to Activate Your NetID
Follow the instructions below to activate your USF NetID:
- In your web browser, go to https://netid.usf.edu
- Click on ‘Activate Your USF NetID’
- Enter your first name, last name, and your USF ID# in the box provided. Your USF ID# looks similar to U12345678. If you do not know your USF ID# (also referred to as a U#), click the link ‘Lookup your USF ID Number’:
- Enter your Birthdate (mm/dd/yyyy)
- Enter your Social Security Number
- Enter the value displayed in the Captcha box.
- Click ‘Submit’.
- Your USF ID# will be displayed. Please write down your USF ID# so you can enter it once you return to the previous page.
- Click on ‘Close USF ID Number Lookup’ in the upper left corner of the dialogue window.
- Enter your USF ID#
- Enter your birthday (month and day).
- Enter your last 4 digits of your SSN.
- Click on ‘Activate NetID’
- Read the USF Computer and Network Access Agreement; click on ‘I agree’.
- Select a Net ID from the drop down menu. The NetID you select will be used as the prefix for your email address, so please choose carefully. For example: NetID= rockybull Email= rockybull@usf.edu
- Click on ‘Select this Net ID for Activation’.
- From the drop down menu, select a ‘Secret Question’ and type your answer in the field provided. The secret question/answer is used to verify your identity if you ever forget your password.
- Click on ‘Submit your answer to your chosen secret question’.
- Read and complete the USF Emergency Notification System process by opting in/out of receiving emergency notifications.
- Click on ‘Submit’.
- Set your password and retype it to verify. This password will be synchronized with your Active Directory/Domain (FOREST) password upon creation of your AD account, if applicable, based on your affiliation with USF.
- Click on ‘Submit your new USF NetID password’
- You will then be presented with an Accounts Summary page that you may want to print for future reference.
- Click on ‘Return to Main Menu’ to manage other items using your NetID.
- Once you have completed all activities, please click on ‘Logoff’ to end your session.
- Close your browser.
Your NetID should now be set up. Users who have previously activated their NetID will be prompted to change their password.
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