Information for new account holders

Introduction and Changing Your Password

Your Department of Mathematics account allows you to access servers and websites within the department.

Upon receiving your new account, immediately change your password from the temporary password given to you. To do this you:

1. Log into MathNet with your username and temporary password
2. Select Password Change from the directory on the left hand side
3. Enter in a new password for your account that is both secure and memorable

If you need help selecting a secure password, Purdue IT's password guidelines website (intended for Purdue Career Accounts) has some information on how to create a secure, memorable password.

Along with your departmental account, you also have a Purdue Career Account through Purdue IT. This account allows you to access several university-wide systems including computers in Purdue IT computer labs, MyPurdue, and Purdue Libraries resources, to name a few. You may have already activated this account through Purdue IT Account Setup before reaching campus. If you haven't yet activated this account you can do so through several methods which are detailed on  Purdue IT's Career Account website.

Computer Labs and Departmental Printers

Computer labs are located in MATH 737 and MATH 635.

There is a printer, 3 Sunrays, a MAC and an IT@P Windows PC in each lab.

Information on lab printers is available thru the Printer information page.

Copyright Policy

Purdue University promotes compliance with copyright law and understanding of the appropriate use of copyrighted works. For more information about copyright policy please visit the Purdue University Copyright Office webpage.

Helpful links

Antivirus Software

• Download antivirus software through Secure Purdue with your Purdue Career Account username and password.

Departmental services

• Setting up your departmental biography page
• Internal resources

Purdue IT Services

• Innovative Learning, including services such as course e-mail lists
• Equipment and software discounts for faculty, staff and students
• Secure Purdue, including security news and tips and antivirus software downloads.
• Virtual Private Network for connection to Purdue resources from off-campus.

Phone services

• Setting up voicemail

UNIX Assistance

• ECN Knowledgebase UNIX entries

Wireless connectivity

• Purdue AirLink

Questions?

Contact the Science IT helpdesk with any questions you might have about your MATH Department account and @math.purdue.edu e-mail.

Questions about Purdue IT resources can be sent directly to Purdue IT's customer service.