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University NetID Services: Now that you have a NetID

Note that these instructions are intended for Main Campus and Medical Center employees.  University Associates and their Sponsors should refer to the Info for Associates and Info for Sponsors pages.

1. Initialize Your NetID Password

NetIDs are created without passwords for security reasons, so each password must be manually initialized. Please see Don't Know Your NetID Password for information on getting your password initialized. 

Once you have a temporary password, go to https://netid-mgmt.georgetown.edu/passwd to create a permanent one.  Creating a permanent password triggers creation of the account required to log into a work station so do that before trying to log into the computer you will be using for work.

2. Email

GUMail accounts for employees (those paid through University Payroll) are automatically created with the routing set. You can access and read your GUMail from your computer via the web, or by setting up an e-mail client such as Thunderbird, Outlook, or MacMail. The GUMail Setup Page provides guidance, explanation of options, and instructions.

3. Set up GUCalendar

Setting up your Calendar requires two steps--downloading the program and enabling your Calendar. Links for each action are included on the GUCalendar page through the links Activate your GUCalendar account and Download Oracle Calendar.

Note that your computer may already have Oracle Calendar installed.

4. Enable your GUShare Account

GUShare is Georgetown's solution for sharing files. Go to the GUShare account acctivation tool to enable your account. More information on using GUShare and getting the most out of the program is available on the GUShare page.  Departments wanting GUShare access for affiliates and student workers must pay for space or request a no-space account using the GUShare Storage Space form

5. Update Your Telephone Display

To make changes to your telephone display, complete a voice service order (VSO).

6. Review Your Contact Information

Finally, you should go to contact.georgetown.edu to review your directory listing.  If information is missing or incorrect, log into GMS to update your name, phone extension,  and office location.   The HR Contact for your department can make changes to your title.

7. Other Accounts

Access to Blackboard and MyAccess are based on Banner and HR information but are set up automatically.  Other services like Web space, Banner, Cognos, GMS, PeopleSoft Admissions and PeopleSoft Financials require additional authorizations.

8. Get a GOCard

The GOCard is the official university identification card. Your GOCard is the primary means for gaining access to some buildings and services and it has a debit feature for purchasing many goods and services around campus. See the GOCard website for more information.