Getting Started with IT for Faculty

The following information will assist you in "getting started" with information technology resources at Rice University including: activating your NetID account, setting up two-factor authentication, setting up your email account, viewing the Rice Acceptable Use Policy, copyright & information security, connectivity to Rice network, and teaching and learning resources such as Canvas (learning management system).

NetID

NetID is your unique login credential (Username) for Rice resources.

When can I activate my NetID?

New hire paperwork must be completed with Human Resources before you are eligible for activating your Rice NetID.
Your Rice NetID is established within 24-48 hours in which you will receive an email that includes your RiceID upon completion of your employment status. You will need to follow the "Activate Your NetID" process.
Note: "Jot down" your NetID during the activation process, you will not be able to retrieve it online.

Activate Your NetID | Manage Your NetID Account

Manage Your NetID Account: Account Summary, change your NetID and/or Google password, create email alias, select primary email alias
Activate your NetID: Using your Rice ID, you can "activate your NetID", Jot down your NetID
Password Criteria: Best practices for passwords
Reset NetID Password
Forgot Password?

NetID Automatic Account Lockout

For more information, visit MyNetID Instructions

Getting Started

Enroll in two-factor authentication - Duo Enrollment
Authentication - Using Duo Authentication
More information - Managing Duo - Device management, iPhone, Android, etc.
Install VPN Client

Install VPN Client Software

AnyConnect for Windows (Campus Login Required)
AnyConnect for Mac (Campus Login Required)
AnyConnect for Red Hat Linux (Campus Login Required)

Rice Acceptable Use Policy, Digital Copyright Compliance and Computer Security

In order to use computers on the Rice Network, all users must:

Adhere and comply to the Rice Appropriate Use of Information Technology Policy
Adhere and comply with the Digital Copyright Compliance at Rice
Protect your computer and data by securing your computer from phishing, malware, viruses, etc.

Rice Faculty Email

Rice faculty and staff access email (known as Cyrus mail) through Rice Webmail.
Email Setup - using a mail client such as Microsoft Outlook, Apple Mail, etc.

G Suite for Education

Rice faculty and staff use the Google web interface for Core apps except for Mail
Google Core Apps - Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Sites, Groups, Contacts, Keep, Chat, Meet, ~~Mail~~

Getting Connected

Step 1: OIT Support Staff will connect your primary computer to the Rice network and set it up to use Rice printers.

Note: By clicking the buttons below, you can connect your personal computer to the wireless network. Printers may vary by your department.