Overview
NetID is the handle of your email address, for example, your NetID will be "rockythebull" if your email address is rockythebull@usf.edu. NetID and USF Email Activation is a process that you choose and created your
NetID and email at USF. Once you chose and create a NetID and email, they will be yours forever.
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Activating Your USF NetID/Email Using the Emailed Activation Link
If 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 and email address now from no-reply-USFIT@usf.edu.
An email will be sent similar to the one shown below:
Click on the Activate NetID button in your email to start your NetID activation process.
Enter your Date of Birth. (see image below)
Check the Captcha box. (see image below)
Click the Submit button. (see image below)
Select your NetID from the list.
Read the USF Computer and Network Access Agreement. (see image below)
Note your NetID and USF Email, then click on the Submit button. (see image below)
Confirm your selection.
Set your Password, Confirm password, and click Submit. (see image below)
Once your NetID is activated, you will see this page:
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Click Resend Activation Link button to request a new link.
A new link, similar to the one below, will be resent to your email:
Activating your NetID from https://netid.usf.edu/activate
1. Go to URL https://netid.usf.edu/activate to start your NetID and USF email activation.
a. Option 1: Use Your U# option to start the process.
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1. Enter your U#. (see image below) 2. Enter your Date of Birth. (see image below) 3. Click Submit. (see image below) |
b. Option 2: Use Personal Email option to start the process.
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6. Click Submit. (see image above) |
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If you have an existing NetID, it will display on the page. (see image below) If you've forgotten your password, select Click here to reset your password. You will not need to finish steps 2-6. |
2. Select a NetID from the six options provided.
3. Read the "USF Computer and Networking Access Agreement". (see image below)
4. The NetID and USF Email will be shown on the page upon the selection. (see image below)
5. Click Submit. (see image below)
6. Click Confirm to confirm the NetID selection OR Cancel to return to the NetID selection page to change your NetID. (see image below)
7. Create your NetID password based on the provided password requirements. (see image below)
8. Re-enter the password to confirm. (see image below)
9. Click Submit. (see image below)
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A confirmation of your NetID, and U-number will be provided. It may take up to one hour for the activation to be completed. |