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    • Request AV Room Support
    • Request Digital Signs
    • Request Lecture Recording Support
    • Ongoing AV Projects
  • File and Data Storage
    • CrashPlan Pro Backup and File Recovery Service
    • EngrIT Storage
  • Hardware & Software
    • Amazon Web Services Provisioning
    • Computer Replacement Program
    • Hardware Purchase Consultation
    • IT Equipment Decommissioning
    • Laptop Loan Program
    • Software Licensing
    • Software Purchase Consultation
    • Version Control
  • Instructional Services
    • Departmental Instructional Labs
    • Digital Accessibility for Instruction
    • Engineering Workstations (EWS)
    • EWS Linux Software Modules
    • Instructional Test Kitchen
    • Remote Connections
      • Remote Connections-Citrix SLD
    • Teaching and Learning Resources
  • Network Connectivity
  • Portal Applications (Engineering)
    • Application Development
  • Printer Services
    • Faculty/Staff Printing
    • Instructional Labs Printing
  • Research Services
  • Server and HPC Services
    • Server Hosting
  • Service Fees
  • Services & Support for Students
  • Services & Support for Units
  • Software Modules
  • User Support
    • Basic Support
    • Hourly Support
    • Mobile Device Support
    • Research Support
    • Standard IT Support
  • Website Services

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.

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1304 W Springfield Ave

Urbana, IL 61801

Phone: 217-333-1313

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Email: engrit-help@illinois.edu

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Mondays - Fridays: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
2302 Siebel Center for Computer Science

Monday - Fridays: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m
1005 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory (MEL)

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Mondays - Fridays: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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