Your NetID identifies you to Yale University. You will be required to provide this NetID and a password when you log into certain sites that require authentication.
After joining the Yale community, Yale will send you an initial PIN and NetID information. You must use this to activate your NetID before you can access any website that requires authentication. Your NetID can only be activated once. You can activate your NetID at Activate Your NetID.
Certain websites require you to enter your NetID and password to gain access. Once logged in, you will not need to enter your NetID and password again until you log out or close all of your browser’s windows.
When activating your NetID, you will need to provide a personal email address. This address is used exclusively by this system to notify you when your NetID Password or Security Information has been updated. It is not linked to any other Yale system. Your email address can be changed on the Change Recovery email. Changing your email address on this site does not change any other email addresses that Yale may have recorded.
You establish your password when you activate your NetID. The password is not known to Yale Faculty or Staff. Your password can be changed on the Change Your NetID Password website. If you forget your password, you can reset using the Forgot Your NetID Password function. For more information on password complexity please see: NetID and Password Management: Create a strong password and keep it secure
A PIN is a set of 8 characters The PIN is a temporary identifier used in the activation of your NetID. When your NetID is activated, the PIN is consumed and cannot be used again. Your initial PIN, is valid for 30 days after your start date with Yale. If you forget your password you may be given a temporary PIN. To obtain a temporary, PIN, contact the IT Help Desk at 203-432-9000, for verification. Temporary PINs are valid for 1 hour only.
After activating your NetID you will be directed to manage your DUO devices. You can complete this step in securing your online identity at mfa.its.yale.edu