| The UIUC Active Directory is a tool used to manage access to certain network resources on campus. AD allows campus administrators to give you access to services (authorize) and allows you to verify your identity (authenticate).
You will need to know your Active Directory username and password to access many services across campus, including Windows workstations, CITES NetFiles, Exchange accounts, restricted web sites, Engineering WorkStations (EWS), and some CITES EdTech instructional resources including Respondus, StudyMate, and Illinois Compass via WebDAV.
Knowing which username and password to enter can sometimes be confusing. Departmental and Windows-based resources often require your AD username and password, while secure University services generally need you to enter your NetID. For more information on where you will use your NetID, see the Your Network ID page.
Please visit the links below for assistance with your AD account. |
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How To...
Find directions to set or reset your AD password, as well as requirements for acceptable passwords.
Discover why your account may have been locked and the steps to unlock your AD account.
Learn about the two login screens you may encounter and the formats for entering your AD username and password.