CNS eID/password policy

created October 1997
last revised Nov. 8, 2004

CNS policies
and procedures
eIDs and passwords
Prohibitions
Network use
Mailing lists
Usenet news
Central Unix system
Group computing
Web resources
Reporting misuse
E-mail

Separate policies
Rates
Domain names
Spam filtering Wireless network

Computing labs
and InfoCommons
Recreational computing
Current policies
to be revised

Questions about CNS policies and procedures should be sent to cns@k-state.edu.

K-State IT policies apply to the use of CNS resources, as do all applicable K-State policies and procedures and all federal, state, and local laws.

For assistance with IT at K-State, call the IT Help Desk,
785-532-7722,
helpdesk@k-state.edu.

Eligibility

Free, central computing IDs -- called K-State eIDs -- are assigned to K-State students, employees, and selected others, including students who have enrolled at K-State but are not yet taking classes. An eID is for an individual's use, and is not to be shared with others. Using another's eID is prohibited. For more about eIDs and passwords, see these resources:

Overview of K-State eIDs
K-State policy: Obtaining a K-State Computing ID

eIDs

eIDs are 3-8 characters long. They are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. A fee is charged for changing an eID; see the CNS charges for services. For more details, see the eID Frequently Asked Questions.

Passwords

Passwords for eIDs are 6-8 alphanumeric characters in length. They must be changed twice a year, near the beginning of each fall and spring semester. Passwords must not be shared with others. For more details, see the Password Frequently Asked Questions.

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