Before a student can activate MyUAlbany and UNIX accounts, the student must be listed in the student records system with matriculated status. This process is initiated by the office who provided you with your nine digit Albany ID when you were admitted to the University (i.e. Undergraduate Admissions, Graduate Admissions, General Studies/Summer Sessions.)   If you received a letter of acceptance from the University containing your Albany ID, it will also explain any additional steps you may need to take for the processing of your student record (i.e. submit Admissions deposit.)

Before an employee's accounts can be activated, the employee must be listed in the Human Resources records system.  An employee's supervisor or hiring department initiates this process.  The Office of Human Resources provides new employees with their nine digit Albany ID. 

When the new student or employee record is completely processed in the University's records system, a letter containing a PIN is generated and mailed to the individual's permanent address.  The PIN letter contains instructions for setting a password and accessing MyUAlbany and UNIX services.

To access your MyUAlbany and UNIX accounts, you must first complete the Password Set/Reset process to activate your account(s), set your password, and obtain your NetID.  Your NetID and password are used to login to MyUAlbany and UNIX services.

Employees Only:   If you require access to the network, your CSS Contact must request a Windows Network Access account.  If you need an Exchange mailbox, your CSS Contact must submit the request. The account creation process takes approximately 2-3 business days.  Usually, a new employee's supervisor will make these arrangements in advance so the employee can gain access to the network on their first day of work.