Accounts/UMD

Before requesting a UMIACS account, any new prospective UMIACS account holder needs to have a UMD directory ID. This is to allow them to connect to UMD's GlobalProtect VPN, both to access our account request form itself, and for being delegated access to our networked resources after their account install is completed.

Existing UMD students, staff, and faculty should already have a directory ID. For external collaborators, at other institutions or otherwise, the quickest way to get someone a directory ID is to request a Basic Affiliate appointment for them. This can be done by filling out this form and sending it to umiacs-payroll@umiacs.umd.edu.

Even if the person you are requesting an appointment for is going to be performing research with you, be sure that they check the Basic Affiliate box and Directory ID box within that section on the form. Do not check either Regular Affiliate or Research Affiliate or there may be delays in getting the person access.

Once the person gets their appointment and thus their directory ID, they can fill out the UMIACS account request form. Be sure they use their same directory ID as their UMIACS username.