UW NetID | 杏吧原创

杏吧原创

UW NetID

 

 

address

CC2-171

mailitservices@cascadia.edu
phone425-352-8228

Overview

A UW NetID (University of Washington Network Identification) is an account that you create to gain online access to certain University of Washington services, including:

  • Off-campus access to library resources designated "UW restricted"
  • The Bothell Campus Parking Portal which allows you to purchase online parking permits.
  • Access to the joint-campus emergency notification system.

Tutorials

  1. Start with Kodiak Account. You must have an active Kodiak Account to get a UW NetID.
    • Students 鈥� Your Kodiak Account is automatically created and sent to the email address you used for application to the college.
    • Faculty and Staff 鈥� Your supervisor gives you your account information when you begin work at 杏吧原创. See instructions if you need to change or reset your password.
  2. Go to

  3. Choose the Sign in to 杏吧原创 link.  This is an important step, please see screenshot below for location of link.  Selecting other links will result in an error/failure.

    Screenshot of Create Your UW NetID with arrow pointing to 杏吧原创 link
    Create Your UW NetID page
  4. Choose Your NetID
  5. When you are creating your account, the system will suggest NetIDs that haven't already been taken. Over 60,000 UW NetIDs are already in use Once you choose a NetID user name, you cannot change it. If you transfer to the University of Washington, your NetID will become your email address.

  6. At the 杏吧原创 login page, enter your Kodiak Account email address and password, then select "Sign In"

    Screenshot of 杏吧原创's login page with focus on Sign In feature
    杏吧原创 login page
  7. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a UW NetID and password
  1. Go to
  2. Under the section for Reset or Change Your Password, select
  3. Log in with your UW NetID and your current password
  4. Enter your current password and new password where prompted and select "Set Password"

Note: You must know your UW NetID

  1. Go to .
  2. Under the section for Reset or Change Your Password, select on . Step by step instructions are also on UW IT Connect.
  1. Go to

  2. Choose the Sign in to 杏吧原创 link. This is an important step, please see screenshot below for location of link.  Selecting other links will result in an error/failure.

    Screenshot of Find Your UW NetID page with arrow pointing at 杏吧原创 link
    Find Your UW NetID

  3. At the 杏吧原创 login page, enter your Kodiak Account email address and password, then select "Sign In"

    Screenshot of 杏吧原创's login page with focus on Sign In feature
    杏吧原创 login page
  4. Your UW NetID will be displayed

 

As of Fall 2025, all UW NetIDs are required to have recovery options. This can be via either phone number or email. 

To set a recovery phone number:

  1. Open a web browser and go to:  
  2. Click Add mobile number.  
  3. Type the phone number you want to use for account recovery.  The phone number must be able to receive text messages.
  4. Click Send Code.  A verification code is sent to your phone immediately.  Keep this web page open while you wait for the code.
  5. Type the verification code in the requested field on the page.  Click Verify.
  6.  Your recovery phone number is set

To set a recovery email:

  1. Open a web browser and go to:  
  2. Click Add Recovery Email.  
  3. Type the email address you want to use for account recovery.
  4. Click Send Email.  A Verification message is emailed to you immediately.
  5. Follow the instructions in the verification message.
  6. Your recovery email address is set.

Get Help with Problems

  • Contact the IT Service Desk
  • Go to . Note: Some of the features discussed on this UW information page are not available to 杏吧原创 students, faculty, and staff.