Accounts and Logins
As a faculty, staff, student or alumni of WKU, you could have several IT accounts and IDs assigned to you that enable you to login to various computer systems, applications and online services at WKU. These accounts will typically have a username (login ID) and a password or PIN. It is your responsibility to manage and protect your IT accounts and login information. You need to become knowledgeable on how to use your accounts to login to the many online services at WKU and to change and reset your passwords and PIN. Here are some bullet points you really need to know and understand:
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WKUID and PIN -- The WKUID (800#) is your main identification number at WKU. You need to memorize it and your PIN. You must know your WKUID and PIN to change and reset passwords on other WKU Accounts such as your NetID account.
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NetID account -- The NetID is the "Universal" login account for accessing most WKU systems and services. Examples of major systems and services you access with your NetID are:
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Blackboard (Ecourses)
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TopNet
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WKU Portal
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Email
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Computer Labs
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Wireless Network
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MyStuff
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LDAP Account (formerly called Email Account). LDAP accounts (which are typically constructed in the form of Firstname.Lastname999@wku.edu) are being phased out. Most users will use their NetID to login to email now and most other applications and systems. Please pay attention to login screens of the various applications for instructions on whether to use your NetID or LDAP account to login to a given systems. Eventually, all web forms and other services will use the NetID.