To activate your IT account and receive your IT username and password, please:

  1. Read our regulations at www.exeter.ac.uk/it/regulations/regs

    Note in particular that:
    • You must keep your password secret. University staff will never ask for your password, in person or by email
    • You must not use, copy, download or distribute copyright material (such as full-length feature films) without permission
    • You must not send email spam
  2. Learn how to protect your cyberspace
    • Promptly install all security patches for your computer and smartphone
    • Run anti-virus software on your computer and make sure the definitions are up to date
    • Never click links or attachments in emails unless you know the sender and you were expecting the message
    • Never log in over the Internet except on a secure connection (look for the browser's locked padlock symbol)

To find out more about safe computing, please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/infosec/tips