Texas State provides each of its authorized users with a computer account, known as a Texas State NetID, which facilitates access to the University's information resources.You are the only authorized user for your NetID and password.  Your password should be kept secure and private and you are responsible for any actions taken with you NetID and password.  You may not use your NetID and password for commercial purposes. For additional rules and regulations related to your NetID and password consult the Appropriate Use of Information Resources UPPS.

All Texas State NetIDs are subject to deactivation if they are not used (no login activity) for 180 days.  For questions or concerns about your NetID, please contact the IT Assistance Center (ITAC) at 245-ITAC (4822) or itac@txstate.edu.

Request a NetID for a New User

• Students
  

  Students may create a new Texas State NetID using the Technology Resources' New User CatsWeb page.  In order to create a new student NetID, you must be registered for classes for an upcoming semester or currently enrolled at Texas State.

• Faculty
  

  The department Administrative Assistant of a new faculty member requests the creation of a Faculty NetID using this Request Form. A Texas State ID number is required when completing this form. ID numbers may be obtained from the Faculty Records office at 245-2786.

• Staff
  

  Staff NetIDs will be issued during the New Employee Orientation (NEO).  For staff members that have already attended NEO and have not received a NetID, please contact the IT Assistance Center at 245-ITAC (4822).

• Guest IDs
  

  Guest IDs can be requested for temporary users. Guests do not have access to Texas State email and can be activated for up to six months by a sponsoring faculty or staff member. Use this link to request a Guest ID.

Reactivate a Texas State NetID

• Student
  

  Students may reactivate their NetIDs once they have enrolled in calsses and the previous semester has ended.
  
  Automatic deactivation of a NetID occurs anytime the student is not enrolled in Texas State.  Graduating students' NetIDs will be deactivated after notification via email.  A graduating student can forward their Texas State email account to another email address. The email forward will remain in effect after the NetID is deactivated.

Change your NetID password

You can change your Texas State NetID and password password using the link Change/Synchronize your Texas State password web page.

Need Additional Support

Student NetID Help Page

Faculty/Staff NetID Help Page

Or contact the IT Assistance Center (ITAC), 245-ITAC (4822), itac@txstate.edu