Finding Your NetID

Summary

Instructions for locating your NetID.

Body

Issue/Question

What is my NetID?

Resolution

The Accounts page will not work for individuals who have incorrect information on file with WKU (last name, birth date, and last 4 of Social Security Number). If your information is not working, follow the steps in this article. Also, this page will not work for Alumni who have not enrolled in classes since 1990.
  1. Go to Manage WKU Account.
  2. Enter your Last Name, Birth Date, and Last 4 digits Social Security Number (SSN).
     Note: If you do not have a Social Security Number use the last 4 digits of your WKUID.
  3. Click Next.
  4. If a security question and answer have already been setup you will be prompted to enter the answer. If a security question has not been setup, you will be prompted to create one.
  5. Click Submit Security Answer.
  6. Your NetID will display in Your NetID section.

If you need assistance, please contact the ITS Service Desk or submit a service request by clicking the Request Service button.

Details

Details

Article ID: 15
Created
Mon 4/21/14 11:40 AM
Modified
Fri 5/8/26 3:08 PM

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