As a faculty or staff member, you’ll have access to a world of IT support and resources, including software. Simply follow the steps below.
Before or on your start date
Step 1: Locate your MIT ID number
When you were hired, you received an ID number. If you haven’t received your ID number yet, contact your hiring manager or Human Resources.
You must have an ID Number to set up your account and certificates.
Step 2: Register for your Kerberos/Athena/email account
Sign up using the Athena account registration page.
Step 3: Get certificates for your computers and mobile devices
Certificates let you log on safely to MITnet and the internet, and identify you to various websites.
Note: Certificates are useable immediately. However, some web sites may not recognize you for a few hours to two days after you register for your account.
Desktop: First you need to download the MIT Certificate Authority. Then you can download your personal certificate
Mobile Devices: Download your certificates.
Note: Certificates expire once per year, which means you'll need to renew them at least that often. Install them on each browser for each computer or device you will use to access certificate-protected sites.
Step 4: Familiarize yourself with your MIT email account
Visit owa.mit.edu to begin using web-based email and setting up your preferences.
If you'd prefer to use a desktop email program, there are several options.
On or after your start date
Step 1: Connect to MIT's network (MITnet) and the internet
Learn all about getting connected securely from your office or home.
Step 2: Secure your devices, data, and identity
Unfortunately, MIT is a target for hackers. Protect yourself from cyber attacks by taking the necessary steps.
Step 3: Create a backup plan for your data
Don’t wait for a hard drive crash or software glitch to ruin your research and lesson plans, or interrupt your work. Set up a data backup plan now and avoid a meltdown later.
Step 4: Browse and download available software
As an employee, you have access to a large volume of software to use in the workplace. Browse and download what’s available.
Step 5: Find mobile device support and discounts on plans
See what mobile devices MIT supports. View discounts on cell phone plans.
Step 6: Download MIT’s killer (and free!) mobile app
From an interactive live campus map to an up-to-the-minute shuttle schedule, MIT offers a helpful mobile app you can download on your phone or mobile device for free.
Step 7: Review available resources
Now that you’re up and running, take a look at all the IT resources available to you.
Access SAPweb to update your personal contact information and set up direct deposit.
Note: Your SAPweb access takes effect 48 hours after you register for your Kerberos account, or on your official start date, whichever is later.