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Logins and Passwords

SF State has begun implementation of a single sign-on (SSO) service based on Shibboleth and LDAP that will allow access to many online campus services using a single set of credentials. Until SSO is fully implemented some SF State services have different logins and passwords. Here are some of the account types and credentials used at SF State:
 

LDAP

Used by: E-mail, Portal (inside.sfsu.edu/portal), mySFSU, iLearn, SHS Confidential Communicator
Login: SF State ID (also e-mail address for Exchange e-mail)
Password: SF State Password
Request Account: www.sfsu.edu/password or www.sfsu.edu/email
Change Password: www.sfsu.edu/password

 

AFS

Used by: wireless*, VPN*, libra.sfsu.edu, apollo.sfsu.edu, diana.sfsu.edu
Login: E-mail account name
Password: SF State Password
Change Password: www.sfsu.edu/password
Notes: AFS account names are 2 to 8 characters long.
* moved to LDAP planned by 2010

 

Alanet

Used by: Administrative LAN / file sharing
Request Account: Alanet Account Request Form (Select Create Action Request)
Change Password: Alanet Account Request Form (Select Modify Action Request)

 

Administrative Accounts

Used by: ARM, CELIS, FACS, OSB, MVS, SIMS
Request Account: Administrative Account Request Form
Change Password: Call (415) 338-1211 for information about changing your MVS/SIMS password


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