VUnetID

Summary

This article summarizes what a vuNet ID is and how it is used across the many integrated systems and platforms that Vanderbilt University delivers. A VuNet ID is a unique identifier that serves as the primary authentication mechanism for all Vanderbilt University Information Technology (VUIT) services, providing secure access to various university resources and applications, including email, file storage, online applications, cloud computing, and campus computing resources.

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Purpose

The purpose of this article is to detail what a VUnetID is and how it is used.

Target Audience

  • Vanderbilt University Community

    • Faculty and Staff

    • Undergraduate Students

    • Graduate and Professional Students

    • Affiliates

    • VUMC Dual Identity Users 

    • Contractors 

  • VUIT Internal Knowledge

Prerequisites

  • The individual must be on-boarded through the People, Culture and Belonging or University Registrar processes.

    • Individuals who have not completed the on-boarding processes will not be able to have a VUnetID created.

Description

A VUnetID is a unique identifier assigned to each student, faculty member, affiliate, or staff member who wants to access the network and systems hosted by Vanderbilt University and its trusted vendors. Think of it like a digital "passport" that grants you access to various university resources and services online.

Here are some ways a VUnetID is used:

  •  You'll use your VUnetID to access various VUIT services, such as:

  • VUIT Support: When you need technical assistance or troubleshooting help from VUIT's IT support team, your VUnetID will be used to identify your account along with any related accounts.

In summary, a VUnetID is a crucial part of the Vanderbilt University identity and network infrastructure that allows students, faculty, and staff to access various university resources and services online.

Resolution or Procedure Steps

Below is the Identity Management page & links that will be used to claim different types of accounts. 

Accounts & Access Management Page

  • Claiming a VUnetID

    • Incoming staff and faculty and employee can claim their ID here

    • Incoming students can claim their ID here

    • Claim for a resource account here

    • If you have a claim code proceed to claim here

Common Issues/Troubleshooting

  • Anyone experiencing an issue logging into VU systems after claiming their ID should submit a Service Request.

    • Please allow 24 hours to pass once the claim process is complete. This will allow the account enough time to synchronise with VU servers and systems.

    • Once claiming is completed you will need to ensure you have enrolled in Vanderbilt University 2 Factor Authentication Okta Verify here

Additional Information

  • Once a VUnetID is created it cannot be changed.

  • Email addresses and display names can be updated to reflect name change or preferred names ​​​​​. 

  • Update student information here

  • Update Faculty & Staff information here

  • Email addresses can be updated via a request here

 

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Article ID: 147
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