Description
Your OHIO ID and password are the keys to most online services at Ohio University. If you are new to the University or returning after an extended absence, you will need to activate your OHIO ID.
Access
Who can access
How to request access
Features
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Your OHIO ID connects to many OHIO services through single sign-on
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You must change your OHIO password at least once a year. 30 days before your password expires, you will start seeing password change reminders inside the OHIO login page. OIT will never send you emails about an expired password. If you receive an email asking you to enter or update your password, it is a scam and should be forwarded to security@ohio.edu.
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OHIO passwords must meet minimum requirements in order to maintain security standards:
Connect with other applications
If you have access to a system that contains sensitive data, you will be required to use multi-factor authentication when logging into that system.
Additional resources
Service support
Get help
- Visit the Technology Help Center (help.ohio.edu) to get live support, view outages, and browse trainings.
Accessibility
Ohio University strives to make its digital resources and services accessible to all visitors, including those with disabilities who may also be using assistive technology. If special steps are necessary in order to improve the accessibility of experiences for end users, those steps must be taken.
If you experience a barrier that affects your ability to access OHIO websites, videos, online forums, documents, or other information technology, please let us know.
For further information about OHIO's digital accessibility resources, see:
Security
The Ohio University Information Security Office strives to educate and empower the University community to appropriately manage risks and protect OHIO’s information and systems. This effort is facilitated through policies, standards, an information security risk management program, as well as other tools and guidance that are provided to the University community. This modern approach creates a safe computing environment in which the university community can teach, learn, and conduct research.
For additional information about OHIO’s security resources, see: