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What is a Global ID?
The Global ID is the CMU username which uniquely identifies you, a CMU student or faculty / staff member. The Global ID is used to authenticate with many different systems including email and CentralLink. The Global ID is typically the first five letters of your last name, a number, your first and then your middle initial.
How do I find my Global ID and password?
Contact the Help Desk at (989) 774-3662 or go to the Help Desk, located at Park Library 101.
What systems can I access with my Global ID and password?
By default, all students, staff, and faculty have access to email and CentralLink. Aside from these default systems, most of the systems and services utilized across campus use the Global ID for authentication. You can call the Help Desk at (989) 774-3662 or go to the Help Desk located in Park Library 101 if you have any questions regarding a password for a particular system.
Can I change my Global ID?
Generally, the Global ID cannot be changed. This ID uniquely identifies you on the network. However, you can set up an e-mail alias.
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Can I change my password?
You can quickly change your Global ID password through the MyAccount site. If you need assistance changing a password needed for a different system or service, please contact the Help Desk at (989) 774-3662 or go to the Help Desk located in Park Library 101.
How do I choose a secure password?
CMU has password requirements in order to ensure that you choose a strong password. These criterion are not arbitrary, and are done to protect your privacy, and keep our environment safe and secure. The following information applies to setting your password:
New or changed passwords must meet one of the following minimum requirements, based on character length:
- Passwords of 10 - 11 characters with mixed case letters (A-Z and a-z) , numbers (0-9) , and symbols (!, #, $, %, etc.)
- Passwords of 12 - 15 characters with mixed case letters (A-Z and a-z) and numbers (0-9)
- Passwords of 16 - 19 characters with mixed case letters (A-Z and a-z)
- Passwords of at least 20 characters in length (no extra complexity required)
These rules apply for all passwords:
- Spaces are NOT allowed at the end of a password
- Passwords must NOT match any of your 3 previous passwords
Reminder: Do not use old passwords. Do not use your cmich.edu password anywhere else.
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I'm a new student. Do I have a Global ID?
After you have applied to CMU and paid your application fee, you will be assigned a Global ID. If you are a new student, this information will be given to you within your tuition information. You can also contact the Help Desk at (989) 774-3662 or go to the Help Desk located in Park Library 101 to obtain your Global ID and password.
I am a new faculty / staff member. Do I have a Global ID?
Faculty and staff members who are listed as employed in the SAP system will have Global IDs automatically created for them. If you have had a Global ID in the past, it will remain the same even if you leave and return to the university. If you do not know your Global ID and / or password, you can contact the Help Desk at (989) 774-3662 or go to the Help Desk, located in Park Library 101.
What is my Campus ID Number?
Your Campus ID Number is a number assigned to you by SAP. This number used to be a person's Social Security Number (so it was both the student number and used to identify all employees), but as of the 2005-2006 academic year, CMU has moved away from SSN as a primary identifier for security purposes. This SAP-assigned number will be encoded in your campus ID card. To find your Campus ID number, click on My Account in CentralLink, and click the My Profile link.
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