Tech Checklist for New Students

Once your NetID is activated, it's up to the individual NYU schools to denote you as "matriculated"—basically, confirmed as a student.

• You will likely receive email from your school at the address you used to apply.
  
• If you don't, you can check your status by logging into Albert. If you see the Student tab, then you are matriculated, and you should be able to start using your NYU Email.

Your recovery email is a couple of things.

• It's most likely the email address you used when you applied for NYU, so that we can communicate with you before your NYU Email account is available.
• After acceptance, your recovery email is a non-NYU email address that can be used to verify your identity if you lose access to your NYU account for any reason (such as a password expiring or being forgotten).
• It's important that you use a recovery email that you'll have easy access to during your entire time at NYU. This means you should be careful about using your high school email (many people lose access to this after graduation) or that of your parents.

Need to pick a new recovery email? It's easy.

Don't worry. It happens. If you find yourself totally locked out of your NYU account, can't remember your NYU NetID password, and no longer have access to your recovery email, contact the NYU IT Service Desk. They'll ask a few questions to verify your identity and then help you set your new recovery email and NYU NetID password.

You need to always have access to the device you set up for MFA/Duo. If you don't, you won't be able to complete the login process for most NYU services.

If you set up MFA but didn't bring that device with you, contact the NYU IT Service Desk. They'll be able to verify your identity, clear your MFA settings, and walk you through setting up a new MFA option.

Unsure if you'll have Wi-Fi or data service when you arrive? Generate a passcode in advance.

• You will need to pick a recovery email address that can be used to contact you during the application process. Please use an email address you will retain access to after you graduate from high school.
• Losing access to your recovery email address is one of the most common causes of issues with NYU accounts.

• Activate your NetID and set an NYU password on the NYU Start and Login page. Once activated, this combo will get you into the NYU resources you'll need during the application process.
• It may take up to 48 hours after you receive your NetID for it to become active.
  
• Activating your NetID at this point does not give you access to NYU Email and most other NYU tech services not related to the application process.

• Confirm your intention to enroll via the Application Center in Albert.

• Once you've gotten your acceptance confirmation, you can apply for NYU housing.
• Track the progress of your application using the Housing Portal.
  

• NYU Home is your portal to many NYU services and info. Logging in for the first time is an excellent way to make sure your NetID, password, and MFA are working.
• Set your preferred name in NYU Email

• Albert is the tool you'll use to register for classes and manage your schedule.
• See the Registration Checklist for a step-by-step guide to the process, including information on important dates and deadlines.

• If you didn't enroll in MFA during the application process, you can do so now. All NYU students are required to use MFA to access services such as NYU Email, Wi-Fi, and the NYU Brightspace learning management system.
• Note: Duo Mobile Push is the primary method of authenticating with MFA.

Tip: Make sure you set up MFA/Duo on a device you'll have with you at NYU. If you set up MFA on a device you don't have access to while at your NYU location, you won't be able to complete the login process for most NYU services. Unsure if you'll have Wi-Fi or data service when you arrive? Generate a passcode in advance.

• NYU provides Malwarebytes anti-malware/anti-virus software for personally owned computers. All computers connecting to the NYU network and online services are required to install anti-malware software.
  

• The NYU Mobile app is designed to enhance the experience of being an NYU student. Get course info, find tech resources, view a campus map, find an NYU printer, and more.

• NYU Engage enables you to find over 800 active clubs and organizations, join any of the 300+ active student clubs open to all students, or look for a club exclusive to their school or academic program.
• Engage Event Pass is a unique QR code that you create once, then use as your pass to NYU Engage club meetings, NYU Welcome events, and other activities in New York organized through NYU Engage.

• If you are attending an event or student club meeting that requires an NYU Engage Event Pass, you can find it in the NYU Mobile app or at NYU Engage.
  
• If you have never used NYU Engage, you may need to log in and complete the account activation process.
• After that, click the link for Event Pass to create your QR code.
• Save it to your Apple Wallet, Google Pay, or save a screenshot, and you're good to go for the rest of your time at NYU!
• For full instructions read Accessing your NYU Engage Event Pass (Students)

• Set up NYU Email on your mobile device to get your NYU email messages directly on your mobile device using an app such as Google Gmail.
  
  • What's a Google Apps Password and how is it different from my NYU password?
• TIP: Managing your NYU and your personal Gmail accounts

• NYU Wi-Fi (“nyu”) is the University's wireless network. Below are instructions for connecting the most popular devices:
  
  • iPhone and iPad
    
  • Android
  • Mac
    
  • Windows
• Make sure you're in an NYU Wi-Fi-enabled location.
  
• Having trouble with your connection? Check out these articles to determine if it's NYU Wi-Fi or something else causing the issue.
  • Slow Wi-Fi? No Wi-Fi? Here Are Some Tips
  • Navigating NYU Wi-Fi Networks and SSIDs
  • Wi-Fi Tip: The Password Might Be the Problem
  • Wi-Fi Tip: Location Location Location

• NYU Virtual Private Network (VPN) uses the Cisco Secure Client software client to provide a secure, password-protected connection.
• Download and install:
  
  • Mac
    
  • Windows
  • Android
  • iPhone and iPad
• Most remote work can be done without using the NYU VPN service. However, VPN must be used when connecting to a few NYU services that require it, and should be used if you're connecting to NYU's network and services using a public or unsecured internet connection.
• Note that Multi-Factor Authentication (Duo) is required when connecting to VPN and the process is a little different than it is for other NYU services.

• NYU Brightspace is the University's online learning management system, through which you can receive and submit assignments, take quizzes, and interact with classmates.
• Learn more about Brightspace
• Log in now
  

• Gaming, streaming, and other non-phone/computer devices you want to connect to the internet can use the nyu-media network.
• You can register up to five devices for use on the wired and/or wireless NYU network, including laptops and desktop computers as well as game consoles and other devices.