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Information Technology Services (ITS)

1. View UT EID Self-Help Tools

   1. Access to university online applications requires an electronic ID (UT EID) and password, plus multi-factor authentication (see below).
      1. Manage your UT EID and/or update your password her

2. Set up a DUO account and register your mobile device

   1. The university uses the multi-factor authentication service called DUO, to help make logins more secure.
      1. View instructional video for set up.

3. Acknowledge the university's Acceptable Use Policy

   1. The university requires that all employees and affiliates acknowledge its Acceptable Use Policy governing information technology resources by signing the form below.
      1. Complete acknowledgement here.

4. Create an enterprise email account

   1. University business conducted via email is through Office 365 (Microsoft platform).
      1. Login to Office 365 Management with your UT EID and password, which will take you to the "Create My Mailbox" page.
         1. Your new email address will end in "@austin.utexas.edu"
         2. Notify Carla Lanas (clanas@austin.utexas.edu) and Marsha Berkman (berkman@austin.utexas.edu) of your new email address.

5. Accept invitation to join the department's Smartsheet account

   1. When you join a lab, you'll receive an invitation from Smartsheet to join our account; we use this online app to manage lab purchasing.
      1. Click on the link in the Smartsheet notification to create a password
      2. Note:  your enterprise email address + the password you created become your Smartsheet login credentials
      3. You are added to our Smartsheet account as a free user; please do not sign up for a free trial for a Smartheet license

6. View your home page in Workday

   1. The university uses the human capital management tool Workday to process appointments, time sheets, performance evaluations, and other personnel tasks.
      1. Login to Workday to explore your home page.  Note items under the heading "Awaiting your Action."  This is your inbox, with tasks for you to complete.
         1. You may also access your inbox by clicking on the inbox icon (upper right).
         2. Navigate back to the home page by clicking on the University of Texas logo (upper left).
         3. Workday is upgraded every six months, so items on the home page may change.