What is a NetID?
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Your NetID is a username you use to login to various systems around campus. These can include:
- Texas A&M Email (Neo)
- CAS
- Howdy Portal
- and many others...
How Do I Get A NetID?
If you can log in to Texas A&M Email (Neo), then you already have a NetID. Your log in to Texas A&M Email (Neo) is your NetID.
If you have never logged in to Texas A&M Email (Neo), you may need to activate your NetID by visiting the Aggie Computing Gateway. Click the Activate NetID link under NetID Account Management. To activate your NetID, you will need to have your UIN ready.
If you have difficulty logging in to Texas A&M Email (Neo) or activating your NetID, you can contact Help Desk Central anytime by calling 979.845.8300 or sending email to helpdesk@tamu.edu. Help Desk Central can help you determine if you qualify to activate a NetID or give you your NetID if it has already been activated.
I forgot my UIN!
UINs cannot be given over the phone to anyone. If you need to find out your UIN, follow these instructions:
- For Applicants:
Contact the Office of the Registrar during the business day at (979) 845-1060. After confirming your identity, arrangements to receive your UIN via e-mail or by mail can be made.
Graduates can e-mail graduate-admission@tamu.edu for information
- For Current Students:
You can determine your UIN by logging into Howdy. Your UIN will be at the top of the screen next to your name.
- For Former Students:
Contact the Office of the Registrar during the business day at (979) 845-1003. Arrangements to fax a personal information request can be made.
- For Staff:
Contact departmental Human Resources or Payroll personnel.
