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What is a MyID?

MyID is a set of account credentials (username and password) used for accessing the following UGA services (Note: Not all websites/services that require a MyID are included on this list):

• MyUGA Portal
• UGAMail (must add

• @uga.edu to MyID; e.g. uga12345@uga.edu)
• ELC
• PAWS-Secure Wireless Network Connectivity
• EITS Computer Labs, including workstations at the MLC
• Parking Services

MyID Username

• MyID Usernames must be 2-8 characters in length, and can contain numbers.
• MyID Usernames cannot contain special characters or punctuation.

MyID Password

• MyID Passwords must be at least 10 characters in length.
• You may not re-use a password you have used previously.
• Passwords must contain a combination of upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers and/or special characters.
• Your password must not contain your name or user name (MyID).

Who Can Use MyID Services?

• Individuals who are affiliated with UGA (faculty/staff/student/visiting scholars) can request a MyID account at the MyID Homepage. Once the account is created, it can be used to access most services listed above (with restrictions based on your status).
• After you graduate or leave UGA, you will lose access to your MyID and all MyID-connected services after a period of time. 

How to Set Up Your MyID

MyID FAQ

See the MyID FAQ 

Contacting MyID Support

The EITS Help Desk provides MyID support via:

• Phone: 706-542-3106
• Email: helpdesk@uga.edu
• Chat: Help Desk Chat

• MyID Homepage: http://myid.uga.edu