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Requesting or Creating Temporary Network Access IDs

Modified on: Mon, 30 Oct 2023 9:14 AM

Introduction

This article will describe what a Temporary Network Access ID is, when they should be requested/used, and who can create them.


Applicability

This article is for users/groups requiring Temporary Network Access IDs, and the CCID Authorized Approvers who can create them.


Details

What is a temporary network access ID and when is it used?

Temporary Network Access IDs are temporary IDs in the namespace temp_ that can be used to authenticate with UWS and computer lab workstations. As these IDs are not full CCIDs, there is no email account associated with the ID, nor does it grant access to Bear Tracks, Library, eClass, etc. They are valid for a period of 1 to 8 weeks. They are used for things like events and conferences on campus where attendees may not have CCIDs but need access to work in a computer lab or to connect to UWS.

How do you request a Temporary Network Access ID?

Temporary Network Access IDs can only be created by Departmental Authorized Approvers. If you don't know who your departments CCID Authorized Approver is, it can be found by clicking on the List of Authorized Approvers link. If you are unable to determine who your Authorized Approver is, IST can assist you with figuring that out, but only the Authorized Approver can create the accounts. If you are a student and trying to request this for a student group event of some kind, this will generally go through your sponsoring department.

(For CCID Authorized Approvers) How do you create Temporary Network Access IDs?

Authorized Approvers can create Temporary Network Access IDs by logging into IAM, opening the menu in the top left and selecting CCID Management, and then Temporary Network Access IDs. The webpage will walk you through the process but for more detailed information, refer to the IAM System Training eClass Course.

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