Auth/NetID Migration for DSA

Improved Convenience without a Loss in Security

DSA customers will only need to remember one set of login credentials – their NetID and password – to log into their computer, email, and Workday as well as other campus computing resources like classroom and conference room computers.

By default, your NetID password will last for one year, but if you choose a complex password with at least 16 characters, your password will be valid for four years, reducing the fatigue of frequent password changes.

As your password expiration date nears, DSA customers will receive a reminder via email to change their password, and since the larger and more-staffed Technology Services Helpdesk Central group can assist with password resets and other NetID-related account issues, any account-related problems our customers might face will be resolved even faster.

Future convenience and security enhancements will include:

1. Access to all your OneDrive files from any computer on campus, but for now, all DSA-supported staff will gain access to their OneDrive files on all DSA-supported computers.

2. The addition of Duo two-factor authentication when logging on to your computer to reduce the risks posed to the University and to DSA staff from password theft.

Improved Service Level delivery

With only one set of credentials to manage, our customers will have a faster onboarding and offboarding experience, and moving between campus departments will be a more seamless process.

A single set of user credentials also means that IT staff will need to perform less yearly-required auditing work and fewer overall user management tasks like password resets, freeing up employees and resources to deliver even better customer services.

As Technology Services introduces new applications to better serve the campus community, those new applications will be configured to use your NetID, making the introduction of new products and services faster.

The migration will begin in October 2023 and will be conducted in phases. The dates for each department are to be determined, but customers can check the ‘Schedule’ tab at the bottom for updates.