Get Started

Starting a new semester can be stressful. But getting your new FSU computer account isn't.

To get started with computing at FSU, you need to connect to FSU's high-speed computing network. The university network connects you to campus resources and the Internet. You can connect to the university network from your dorm (via Ethernet), from a wireless device, or from off campus (remote access) through an ISP.

Once you receive your FSUCard number, you'll be in our database and eligible to register for your free account.

Register for your new FSU account through the Account Registration (FSUID) system. The OTI Guide to Computing @ Florida State will also help get you pointed in the right direction.

Account Registration

Here's where you activate your account via an easy web-based form. Then log in for any maintenance. While you're there you might want to take a look around.

Account Maintenance

- To set up vacation notification on your FSU email, go to the helpdesk. All other maintenance can be done at FSUID.
- While you are in there, you can assign a personal email address to send your FSU mail in case of an emergency/disaster.

Guide to Computing

This is the online version of a booklet most students receive at orientation. It's a good overview of the whole getting started process as well as policies on computing at FSU and wireless use on campus.

FSU Computing Help Desk

This is where you go if you need online information, or just a person to help you get started.

ONLINE DOCUMENTATION
FSU Computing Policies	Security
Help for New Students    Get your computer account    Set up your eMail	Technology Services Online Docs    FSU Guide to Computing
Creating New Web Sites	Listserv Setup
WebDAV for www.fsu.edu websites	Secure Shell Help    Email    FTP    Telnet
Additional Resources Other FSU Computing Organizations OTI Technology Services Help Desk Office of Technology Integration (OTI) Administrative Information Systems (AIS) Technology Services(US) Information Resource Management(IRM) Housing Computer Labs School of Computational Science Computer Science Department Regional Organizations Northwest Regional Data Center (NWRDC) Florida Information Resources Network (FIRN)