OverviewNetID is the handle of your email address, for example, your NetID will be "rockythebull" if your email address and login ID for USF systems. The following instructions will help you activate your NetID so that you can access USF systemsis rockythebull@usf.edu. NetID and USF Email Activation is a process that allows you to choose and create your NetID and Email at USF.
Once you have chosen and created your NetID and email, they will be associated with your identity forever. However, access to USF Digital Assets is dependent on your active affiliation(s) with the university (i.e. student and/or employee).
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Activating Your USF NetID/Email Using the Emailed Activation LinkIf you are a new applicant and you have not had a USF NetID/Email, you will receive an email for USF NetID and email activation.
The email subject line will have Activate your USF NetID
Helpful NetID Documentation links:
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Topic1 | Topic1 | Activating your NetIDClick the and email address now from no-reply-USFIT@usf.edu.
An email will be sent similar to the one shown below:
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Select the Activate NetID button in your email to start your NetID activation process.
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Enter your Date of Birth. (see image below)
Check the Captcha box. (see image below)
Submit. (see image below)
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- Read the "USF Computer and Network Access Agreement" and select the Agree To Acceptable Use Policy button. (see image below)
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Choose your NetID username from the list and then Submit.
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Review your NetID and USF Email and then Submit. (see image below)
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Confirm your selection. (see image below)
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Set your Password, Confirm password, and Submit. (see image below)
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Once your NetID is activated, you will see this page:
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- You will receive a confirmation email. (see image below)
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- If your link is expired, you will be asked to request a new link.
- You have seven (7) days to activate your NetID after you received your email notification
before your link expires. If your link has expired, you will be asked to request a new link.
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- Check the Captcha box. (see image below)
Select Resend Activation Link to request a new link. (see image below)
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A new link, similar to the one below, will be resent to your email:
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Activating Your NetID From the Website
1. Go to URL https://netid.usf.edu
Click Activate /activate to start your NetID
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a. Option 1: Use Your U# option to start the process.
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a. Enter your U-number and date of birth- Enter your U#. (see image below)
- Enter your Date of Birth. (see image below)
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b. Option 2: Use Personal Email option to start the process.
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a. Enter your email address. This is the email that
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was initially was initially provided when corresponding with the University.
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For OASIS applicants, this email address is identified as "Primary Email Address" in Oasis.
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This This can be any email system (e.g. Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, AOL) but the
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user be to this email account. (see image below)
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b. Check the Captcha box 
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Check your email for the confirmation code.
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e. Enter the confirmation code f. Click the Submit button Enter the Confirmation Code. (see image below)
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You will be given the option to look up your NetID or change your NetID password and you do not have to finish steps 4 - 9. (see image below)  Image Removed
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- If you have an existing NetID, it will display on the page. (see image below)
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If you've forgotten your password, select Click here to reset your password. You will not need to finish steps 2-6. |
2. Read the "USF Computer and
Networking Network Access Agreement"and select the Agree To Acceptable Use Policy button. (see image below)
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3. Choose a NetID
from the six options provided username from the list. (see image below)
4. The NetID and USF Email will be shown on the page upon the selection. (see image
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Click 5. Submit. (see image
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Create a password for the selected NetID 
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6. Choose Confirm to confirm the NetID selection OR Cancel to return to the NetID selection page to change your NetID. (see image below)
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7. Create your NetID password based on the provided password requirements. (see image below)
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Click Submit. 9. Submit. (see image below)
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10. You will receive a confirmation email. (see image
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A confirmation of your NetID, and U-number will be provided. It may take up to one hour |
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