Question

I'd like to create a Departmental Computing Account, how do I get started?

Overview

A Departmental Computing Account creates a unique LoginID and associated MailID and Kerberos Passphrase you can share with individuals in your department. In most cases a Departmental Email Address or a Sympa mailing list are often the easiest and most efficient choices. If you're still interested in a Departmental Computing Account we've prepared this helpful FAQ. For differences in Departmental Accounts, please see https://kb.ucdavis.edu/?id=9131

Answer

Learn about creating an account...

• How can I create a departmental account
• Can students create or own a departmental account
• Can we have multiple departmental accounts
• Can a departmental account be owned by more than one person (in case one of them leaves)?
• What are the limitations on the name for a departmental account
• Can I use a departmental account as my primary email address?

Learn about managing an account...

• How do I change ownership of a departmental login account?
• How do I close a departmental login account?
• Can a departmental account be forwarded to an off campus account (such as a Gmail or Yahoo account)?
• Can a department own a departmental account (instead of an individual)?

Learn about accessing an account...

• Can I access myucdavis or campus WiFi with the departmental account?
• Can multiple users access a departmental account?
• Can students access a departmental account?
• The owner of the account has left, but we need access to the account they owned. How can we take possession of it?

I have more questions, who can I talk to about this?

You are welcome to contact IT Express at (530) 754-4357. We are open 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday. We always answer our phones during our business hours so do not hesitate to call us at your convenience.