Security & Password

Introduction

Students are issued unique identifiers and can reset and manage security preferences at the NetID Center. Learn about your NetID, how to reset your password, staying safe online, Duo 2FA, and UIC Alerts.

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UIC Security team’s mission is to protect the community from cyberthreats and to secure the institutional data and the personal information of everyone at the University.

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Online Safety

Be aware of the common scams targeting students and how to stay safe.
Student Identity

Learn what is a NetID, how to activate it, find your University Identification Number and reset your password.
Duo 2FA

Enroll in Duo 2-Factor Authentication
Password Management

Manage and reset password, set-up 2-factor authentication (2FA), account recovery settings and more at the NetID Center.
Preferred Name

Update your preferred name in university systems.
UIC Security Alerts

Sign up to receive SMS texts messages for campus-wide security alerts.

Frequently Asked Questions

I forgot my password, what should I do?
Can someone help me change my password without me coming to the university?
How do I update or confirm my UIC Alert subscription?
How do I set up or update password recovery options?
How can I change my existing password?
What is the difference between my NetID and UIC email address?
Can I change my NetID?
What is 2-Factor Authentication?