Getting Started and Registration

Getting Started

In order to use IT facilities at Lancaster University you must first register with the University. Registration allows ISS to protect the privacy and security of users' work and helps maintain control of who uses University IT resources.

A user's authorised account is retained for the period that the user is a member of the University. The University regrets it can not provide usage of the account after graduation. For this reason, all users are encouraged to copy all work they want to keep before leaving the University.

Registration

Students

To use University computers you need a username and password. These control your access to University systems and protect your privacy. For this reason, you must never give your username and password to others and always remember to log off when you are finished.

New usernames and passwords are distributed at the start of the academic year with Library Cards. If you have not either, go to ISS Service Desk in the Learning Zone where you will be provided with new details. (Please remember to take your Library Card as ID).

On registering you will receive:

• Username and password

This allows you to log on to the networked PCs in our labs so you may:

• Word process and use other software packages
• Print your work in monochrome or colour
• Connect to the Internet
• Store your work in a personal folder on a central computer

For details see the guide 'Logging On & Using the Windows Network'

• E-mail address

To use e-mail, see the e-mail page for information NB You must check your University e-mail for official correspondence and use it to contact ISS.

Staff

Staff should contact the ISS Service Desk on 10987 to register for service.

Changing Passwords

It is a good practice to change your password from time to time. Advice on changing passwords is at Changing Passwords.

Staff/Students Not Registered

If you wish to register to use the university computer services, please complete the application form ('Pink Form') and take it to the ISS Service Desk. The Pink Form must be signed by the applicant themselves, confirmed by the appropriate Head of Department or Departmental IT Representative, and authorised by the ISS Head of User Services.

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Last updated 29 July 2009