Guest Accounts
Overview
Guest Accounts are temporary accounts provided to University guests, which allow access to the network and/or computer labs, and are intended for short-term use only. An individual or department sponsor can create up to two guest accounts for their visitors, which are valid for three days. The Engineering IT Guest Accounts Service Manager can also create accounts in bulk, which may have a duration greater than three days.
Covers
College of Engineering wireless networks and computer labs.
Features
Engineering IT will offer guidance on how faculty, staff, and students can create one or two guest accounts for their guests. If more accounts are required, the user will be put in touch with the Service Manager, who can create accounts in bulk. As well, if the user or a guest has difficulty using the guest accounts, they can contact Engineering IT for further assistance.
Available To
Guests of College of Engineering faculty, staff, or events.
Service Hours
Requests will receive a response within one business day, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, excluding University holidays.
Support Contacts
Email: engrit-help@illinois.edu
Phone: 217-333-1313
Cost
No cost.
Service Terms
Users agree to the following terms:
- A guest account may be disabled if a guest's computer becomes infected with a virus or if a guest violates the Campus Acceptable Use Policy or Terms of Use.
New Service Inquiries
Matt Seng
IT Specialist
mseng3@illinois.edu
217-300-0239
Related Services
Subscribers to this service may be interested in these additional services:
- If working off campus and a secure connection to the campus network is needed, use the campus Virtual Private Network (VPN) system to connect.
- Sponsoring individuals or departments can create short-term guest accounts.