NetID Account Creation

Summary

A guide on how to create your NetID account.

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This is a primary account used for network access, e-mail (both as a login and as an e-mail address), MySAIL access and as the single sign-on identity. No form is required for access.

Who is Eligible?

Active Faculty, Staff or Students

Creating Your NetID With Your Grizzly ID

  • To access computer resources at Oakland University, you need a NetID and password.
  • In order to create your NetID account, you need to know your Grizzly ID number (which is given to you within your admission letter) and have created a PIN for your account.
  • If you do not have your admission letter on hand, a Grizzly ID release form can be requested at https://www.oakland.edu/helpdesk/forms/. Complete the form and a Help Desk Technician will reach out to complete the process.
  • You may also call the OU Technology Center at (248) 370-4357 or the Registrar's Office at (248) 370-3450.

Creating Your NetID Account

  1. Navigate to https://netid.oakland.edu/profile/.
  2. On this page click on "Create NetID Account".
  3. On the next page click "Continue".
  4. Click the "Grizzly ID Number" field and enter your Grizzly ID.
  5. Enter your 6-digit PIN you created/reset and click submit, you can then choose your NetID and set your NetID Password according to the password guidelines.

Additional Support

  • OU Technology Center
  • 44 Oakland Center
  • Rochester, MI 48309-4479
  • (248) 370-4357
  • Office Hours: M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm

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Article ID: 17
Created
Wed 2/19/25 12:25 PM
Modified
Tue 3/25/25 9:34 AM

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