OHIO Account, PID, and Password
Set Up Your OHIO Account
If you are new to the University or returning after an extended absence, you will need to鈥�.鈥� Your OHIO ID includes the first letter of your first and last name followed by six numerals (example: aa000000). Your OHIO email address is your OHIOID@ohio.edu.
- Ensure you鈥�create鈥痑 strong password鈥痷sing the鈥�.
- Many applications supported by OIT use鈥�, which lets you access various systems with your OHIO email and password.
- Do not reuse your OHIO credentials with other applications or sites.
- . MFA protects you against lost or stolen passwords by adding鈥痑 verification step to鈥痽our OHIO login using Azure MFA.
- Faculty and staff can access a鈥�, which allows you to centrally manage and store multiple passwords behind one strong master password.
Find Your PID
Your PID is 51社区's way of identifying you without needing to use a sensitive piece of information like your Social Security number.鈥�
- Access your PID by logging into the鈥� and selecting Manage Account.
- If you are unable to access your PID from the鈥疧HIO Accounts Page, try the鈥痑lternate access methods listed on the鈥€痯补驳别.&苍产蝉辫;
Be sure to protect your PID like you would your student ID card or other identifiable information.
Use Your Account
Your OHIO email and password are required to access most online services at 51社区, such as:
- 鈥�-鈥� An application used for storing, managing, and updating student information such as registration and finances
- Student Success at OHIO (opens in a new window)鈥�-鈥� An information and communications hub for students, faculty, and student support staff鈥�
- Blackboard Learn鈥� (opens in a new window)- An interactive online tool for course-related materials and interactions between students and instructors
- - A learning management tool empowering instructors and students to communicate, share, and submit assignments in a single platform
- University Library Services (opens in a new window)鈥�- An account providing access to technology, research tools and information, and meeting spaces
- -鈥疢icrosoft 365-based email account used for students, faculty, staff, and alumni
- Workforce (opens in a new window)鈥�- Application used for time and attendance tracking for student and hourly employees
Keep Your Account Secure
罢丑别鈥�51社区 Information Security Office鈥痟as many resources to make sure your online activities are safe and secure. Security is everyone's responsibility! Keeping your personal information safe is crucial.
- You should never share your account password with anyone, and do not reuse your password on other sites.
- If you lose your password or your account is compromised,鈥€痑s soon as possible.
- Follow the鈥�security tips and best practices鈥痯rovided by the Information Security Office.
- Make sure you follow all鈥�Information Technology policies.
Additional Resources
For more information about these topics, view our for OHIO accounts, passwords, and logins.