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What is a Directory ID?
The University of Maryland has implemented a identification procedure
that does not involve the use of a full social security number. This
identification is based on parts of an individuals first and last names
and will identify this person (on campus) for life.
What can the Directory ID be used for?
Campus uses the Directory ID as part of their
identification process to allow an
individual access to multiple accounts. All individuals
associated with campus have a free email account called
Mail@umd.
In addition, faculty and staff can use their Directory ID to sign into
some of the following accounts:
- ARES
- Timesheets
- Oracle Calendar (formerly
known as Corporate Time)
- Please note Oracle Calendar has both on-line and off-line agendas
which can have separate passwords
- Click here if you wish to reconcile the passwords
- UMEG
- ELMS
- WAM
- Glue
Students will use the Directory ID to access their various
accounts:
Note that while different accounts use the same Directory ID to log into,
those accounts
may have different passwords. All services mentioned above
will use the Directory ID to login to.
If you change the Directory ID password, it changes globally for all
services. Also note that while the
login password for Oracle Calendar is determined by your Directory ID password,
Oracle also has an off-line password. This password is not changed globally and
must be changed manually.
What is a Secure Password?
A secure password is one that is hard for someone to break into. Some
examples of a bad password are: 12345678, abcdefgh, and joesomebody (a
friend's name). Passwords should never consist of real or dictionary
words (in any language), any word that is associated with you (e.g., your
street address or friend's name), or your Mother's maiden name.
A good password consists of random letters and numbers set out in a
way that no one can run a program against your Directory ID to figure it
out. Since it is
recommended that passwords change every three months, one way to help
remember the password to all your accounts is to think of a song,
title of a book, or poem that you like. It must at a
minimum contain 8 words. So, for example, if you use the phrase; "To be
or not to be; that is the question," you can set up a password to be the
following: 2b0ntbT1tq (To=2 be=b or=0 not=n to=t be=b that=T is=1 the=t
question=q). Keeping a phrase in your mind helps you to retain the
letters and numbers you are using until you need to change it.
Remember, never give your password out to anyone; not even
your best friend.
Where can I get Help?
For questions and help walking through the pages please contact the Office of Information Technology (OIT)
Help Desk.
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