What is a Group UCInetID used for?
A Group UCInetID is used for:
- Providing a shared UCInetID for authentication to campus resources on behalf of a department.
- Authenticating to a shared mailbox account that is used to conduct departmental business, e.g. oit@uci.edu.
- As a second UCInetID for faculty or staff who need an additional account for a different job function.
What is the cost of a Group UCInetID?
A Group UCInetID costs $5 per month and is payable through departmental recharge.
How do I request a Group UCInetID?
Fill out the Group UCInetID Request Form. (Login Required). You will need following information:
- The sponsor's UCInetID and password to login to the form.
- 3 - 8 character name for the Group UCInetID
- Description of how the Group UCInetID will be used
- Bookkeeper's name
- Recharge Number
- ZOT Code
Group UCInetID Sponsor
The Group UCInetID must have a sponsor who is faculty or staff at UCI. The sponsor is responsible for activating the Group UCInetID using his or her own UCInetID, birth date, and Social Security Number. During the activation process, the sponsor chooses a password to be given to the members of the group.
The sponsor is also responsible for insuring that the UCInetID and associated e-mail account are used in accordance with University policies, including the Computer Use Policy.
