View source for Obtaining CS Computer Accounts

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Here is the process to obtain a CS ''Linux'' or ''Windows'' account for access to the [[:Category:Computers_Available_on_the_CS_Network|Computers Available on the CS Network]].

A CS Linux account provides:

:* A Linux shell and disk space for course work and light research.

:* A CS-based [[:Category:Mail | email address]].

:* Directory space to [[:Category:Webpages_and_Webservices | host a webpage]].


'''''NOTES:'''''
*  A CS computer account is not related to a JHED account (JHU's own accounts system.)    

* The [[Linux_Clients_on_the_CS_Grad/Research_Net | CS ''Grad Net'' Linux clients]] and [[Linux_Clients_on_the_CS_Undergrad_Net | ''Ugrad Net'' Linux clients]] are similar in terms of the software/applications installed, but they use separate user accounts. 

* A general-use ''Windows'' account is available only for the two Windows systems located in the Ugrad Lab portion of G-61.  Please contact [mailto:support@cs.jhu.edu support@cs.jhu.edu] for access to these systems.  However, these systems might be going away at some point in the future.

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==Obtaining The CS Account Form==

* You can pick up a CS Linux/Windows Account Form from Reatha Holt in Malone 160.

* You can find forms outside of Malone G-61A (but, make sure you choose the ''CS'' Account Form and not the ''MySQL'' Account Form.) <!--, or outside the Computing Services office (Malone G37 on the bottom floor of Malone) or outside of Malone G61A (near the CS Ugrad Lab)-->

* You can download ''and print'' a copy of the CS Linux/Windows Account Form from our [[Forms]] page.  
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==Filling Out The CS Account Form==

Once you have obtained or downloaded and printed the CS Linux/Windows Account Form, please fill out the form '''''COMPLETELY''''', get any [[#Signatures|authorized signatures]], and then, you sign '''BOTH''' sides. 
<!-- '''''Please refer to the sections below regarding indicating your specific JHU affiliation type (Faculty, Staff, Type of Student, etc.) on the form''''' -->

Additionally, make sure you list your [http://www.it.johnshopkins.edu/services/email JHU-assigned e-mail address] on the account form.  Many of our CS mailing lists use that address. 

There is a section there for ''Permanent (non-JHU/non-CS) Email Address''.   '''''We encourage you to [https://support.cs.jhu.edu/wiki/Forwarding_Mail forward] your CS account (and perhaps your @jhu.edu account) to your Permanent e-mail address.  Conversely, if you decide that your CS address (@cs.jhu.edu) or your @jhu.edu address should become your preferred address, then, forward your other addresses to it.'''''

Under “Local  Address”, please list your local resident street address while attending (or working at) JHU.  <!--, as well as your home address (when you’re not attending/working at JHU.)  -->

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===Indicating Your JHU Affiliation Type===

The accounts form requires you to choose your JHU affiliation.  

===== Grad Student, Faculty/Instructor, Staff, Researchers, or Postdoc CS Computer Accounts =====
:On the CS Linux/Windows Account Form, if you're a ''CS grad student'' or ''CS faculty/instructor'', ''staff'', ''researcher'' or ''postdoc'', please make sure you've checked off that you want a '''Linux Grad''' account, which will supply you with your CS e-mail address and an account to access the [[Linux Clients on the CS Grad/Research Net|Grad/Research Net Linux]] computers that are supported by CS IT (including the Linux computers in the Master's Lab/Office).

:As a CS Grad student or CS faculty member (or instructor), you are entitled to a [[Linux Clients on the CS Undergrad Net|Undergrad (Ugrad Net Linux computers)]] account as well, especially if you are teaching or TA'ing a CS Undergrad Course.  So you might also want to check off '''Ugrad Linux'''.  Grad students will probably need a Ugrad account sooner or later.  Please remember, though, your CS Grad/Research Net account is your primary account (email, webpage, etc.)  And, the Undergrad Net machines are subject to [[Disk Quotas|disk quotas]].

:If you already have a '''Grad/Research''' Linux account, and then later, need a '''Ugrad''' Linux or Windows account, or both) please fill out the form again indicating which other accounts you need, <!-- and make a note along the top of the form that you already have a Grad Linux account, and what the Grad Linux account name is. -->  You'll fill in your current username after the '''''"Already have a CS acct..."''''' line on the form.  (It might be helpful to write something along the top of the form indicating "Requesting an additional account.")


===== Undergrad Student Accounts =====
:If you are a ''CS Undergraduate student'', you will need a CS Undergrad Account to access the [[Linux Clients on the CS Undergrad Net|Undergrad Net Linux]] and Windows boxes computers.

:On the CS Linux/Windows Account Form, check off '''Linux/Windows ''Undergrad''''', and if you need a Windows account, check off '''Windows''' as well.

:Note: CS Linux and Windows machines have [[Disk Quotas|disk quotas]].  Please remove files you no longer need on your account after you are finished with them.

===== Class Accounts =====
:If you are provided a ''class account by your instructor, or if you apply for one yourself'', please note that class accounts are up for removal after the semester is complete.

===== Concurrent Students =====
 
:If you start as a ''CS Concurrent Student'' (grad/ugrad at the same time) or if you were already a CS Ugrad student with a CS Ugrad account and become a Grad student, please make arrangements with CS IT Support to obtain a ''CS Grad/Research Net'' Linux account, if you'd like.  However, if you do get a ''CS '''Grad/Research''' Net'' Linux account, your ''CS '''Ugrad''' Net'' e-mail will no longer be in service (although, you will have access to your old e-mail).  You would now have ''CS Grad/Research Net'' mail.

===== Other =====

:If you're not sure you fit into one of the listed categories on the form, ''for example "research scientist"'', please choose "Other" and specify your position within JHU, and a reason you need the account, if applicable.  You will still need to get an authorized signature on your form.  See the section on Signatures below.

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=== Choosing your CS Account Username ===

:'''NOTE:'''  We do '''not''' change CS usernames/accounts once created.

:'''''CS Faculty, Instructors, Staff, PhD students, Post Docs, Researchers, and some others:''''' You can generally request your own username.  You should request up to three possible usernames, and we will use what we can, depending upon what's available.  You can also choose to use your JHED ID as a CS username if you'd like.

:'''''CS Ugrad & Masters Students:'''''  A CS username will be assigned to you, based upon your current JHED ID.

:'''''Non-CS students taking a CS Course:''''' We will assign you a special course-based username for your CS course account.  ''That course account will only be valid the semester the course is taught and will be removed upon course completion.''

:'''''Others:'''''  When in doubt, your can choose to request us to use your JHED ID username as your CS username too. 
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== Signatures ==

Please be sure you've signed the front of the form ''and'' read and sign the back of the form.

You will also need to obtain an '''authorized signature''' as appropriate (and as described on the form.) 

* ''CS Grad students:'' If you don't know who should sign the form, please see Zack Burwell or Revelie Niles.  Alternatively, your CS faculty advisor can also sign your form. 

* ''CS Undergrads:''  please see Dr. Joanne Selinski. 

* ''Non-CS student taking a CS class:'' Please have your CS professor sign the form. 

* ''New CS faculty/instructors/staff:'' Please get Laura Graham or the CS Dept. Chair to sign your account form. 

* ''Postdocs, visiting faculty, or research scientists, etc.:''  Please have a CS Faculty Member (or possibly, Laura Graham) sign the form.

* ''Students from other depts and are not associated with CS who are requesting a CS account on our system:''  You must have a ''CS Faculty'' member sign the account form.  That CS member is sponsoring your account.  If you're an undergrad student, you would have access to our CS ugrad systems.  If you're a grad student, you would  have access to our CS grad network systems.

Please be sure your form has the appropriate signatures.  If you will be out of town and unable to provide the appropriate signatures, please email [mailto:support@cs.jhu.edu support@cs.jhu.edu] to discuss alternatives.

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==Submitting The Account Form==

You have three ways you can submit an Accounts form for processing:

''(But first, did you sign both sides '''and get any authorized signatures'''?)''

* ''(Preferred)'' You can hand in the completed form to Reatha Holt (or to office staff to give to Reatha) in Malone 160. 

* Or, you can '''scan both sides ''into a single'' pdf''' (it needs all its signatures before you scan) and e-mail it to [mailto:support@cs.jhu.edu support@cs.jhu.edu]

* Or,  simply "snail mail" it with all appropriate signatures to JHU Dept of Computer Science, 3400 North Charles Street, Baltimore, Md 21218   ''Attn: Steve DeBlasio''  (By the way, if you have an Android or IPhone/IPad-type of device, the ''Camscanner'' app is terrific for scanning and e-mailing a single or multipage document as a pdf.)

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== Processing your CS Account Form And Receiving Your CS Account==

Once the form is handed in, it will be sent to CS IT support.

'''''Please allow at least two business days for your account to be created.'''''

After your account is created, you will be contacted via e-mail at one of the e-mail addresses you listed on the form (so, check all of them) by [mailto:steve@cs.jhu.edu Steve DeBlasio].   He will send you instructions for pick-up of the account information. 

You'll meet with Steve DeBlasio in Malone Hall G-61A during his posted office hours (currently, ''most weekdays'', 12:30pm to 2:30pm) to pick up your account during his posted office hours.  Please bring your J-Card (preferred) or other form of picture ID.

If you plan to access the Ugrad Lab/CS Collaboration room (MH 122), and/or the CS Masters/Ugrad Lab (MH G-61), you will need to have your '''J-Card''' registered into our system, and Steve DeBlasio will help you with registering your J-Card into our lab readers at that time. 


<span style="color:#ff0000">'''BE AWARE:  If you are expecting e-mail from the CS IT Support team, and if you use [http://www.gmail.com Gmail], make sure you check your Gmail Junk folder.  Gmail likes to file some e-mails from CS into Gmail Junk folders.'''  </span>


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