Your NetID is the key to a variety of online services at the University of Rochester. This service is part of a University authentication/security measure to ensure that accounts are managed more securely across the campuses.
If you are a new student or new employee and wish to set your initial NetID password, go to
University Account Initialization
To change your NetID password, set or change your Forgotten Password Information, or recover a Forgotten Password, go to
You may also use a paper-based process for resetting your NetID password.
Not a UR faculty, staff, or student? Request a Guest NetID.
Contact the IT Center at UnivITHelp@rochester.edu or call 275-2000