Friend ID

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Some individuals who have a need to use a specific WSU system or resource are not eligible for a WSU Network ID, and cannot log in to the system. Friend IDs (or FIDs) were created to address this problem.

Contents 1 Creating a Friend ID 2 What a FID can do 3 Managing a Friend ID 3.1 FID Holders - self serve 3.2 NID Holders - sponsor a FID 4 Troubleshooting 5 Related Tutorials 6 External Links

Creating a Friend ID

WSU Network ID Holders can sponsor a Friend ID, and individuals can self-create a FID.

What a FID can do

All FID holders can do some things, such as make an electronic payment. For other things, the FID must be sponsored by a WSU unit, faculty or staff member, or student. The list is here.
In addition to the list on that page, FIDs can:

• Edit WSU Wiki
• View WSU mySites
• Own a WSU mySite (students for classes)
• Log in to eLearning for class (students, instructors, and guests)
• Log in to complete online course evaluations offered by CTLT.

Managing a Friend ID

FID Holders - self serve

• View your authorized services
• Update your account information
• Reset a lost password

NID Holders - sponsor a FID

• Sponsor a new FID
• Sponsor a service authorization for an existing FID

Troubleshooting

Problems making a password

WSU requires a strong password. Read the "password hints" on the page. A "pass phrase" might be easier to create/ remember, e.g, "I have to cook dinner again 2nite!"

Email invitation to activate FID was lost

Call the ITS Help Desk, 509/335-HELP, Pacific time, and ask to have your FID activation email resent. You will need to know the email address (which is your FID ID).

Related Tutorials

Access to Online Learning Resources for non-WSU Students

External Links