Account Password Types

Questions Addressed: 

• What is the difference between all my accounts/passwords?
• What are my accounts used for?

Two Types of Accounts

1. Active Directory (Campus AD)
2. Business Systems

Use this account request form to request a new account if necessary.

Active Directory (Campus AD) password

• UCSD Google Domain
• ACMS Computer Labs
• Encrypted Wi-Fi (UCSD-PROTECTED)
• IGPP Website
• IGPP Code42 CrashPlan Pro backup
• igppticket HelpDesk ticket tracking system
• igppsoftware, igppnethome and igppworkgroup and other IGPP group network storage
• Barnyard Lab Machine
• Office365
• smtp.ucsd.edu
• spam.ucsd.edu
• Virtual Private Network (VPN)
• RDL-Share
• WebCT
• UCSD Google Apps for Education
• NEW: Ecotime

If you don't remember your password, follow the instructions on the Active Directory Password Change Tool.

For the latest information on AD password changes, see https://blink.ucsd.edu/technology/network/access/ad/reset-password-ad.html. 

Business Systems (Single Sign-On) password

• Link Family of tools

Employee with SSN in UCPath can self-register for an account at Single Sign-On: How to Self-Register.  For employee without SSN the DSA can reach out to act-access@ucsd.edu for assistance.

 
If you don't remember your password, or need to change it, follow the instructions on Reset Your Single Sign-On Password

For more detailed information on your UCSD passwords and where they're used, see ACT's page on: Getting or Changing UCSD Passwords.

If you need further assistance, please contact IGPP Help Desk.