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Office of the Chief Information Officer
320 Baker Systems Engineering
1971 Neil Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
Phone: (614) 292-6553
Fax: (614) 688-4226

 

OSU Internet Username and E-mail Address

What is my OSU Internet username?

Your OSU Internet username is your unique identifier for logging in to secure Ohio State web sites, enabling access on university computers, and acquiring access to the wireless network. The username takes the form of lastname.#, for example, brutus.2. Use it to access many campus computing systems, such as buckeyelink.osu.edu, where (among other services) you can enroll in and drop classes and receive final grades.

What does the Ò.#Ó after my OSU Internet Username represent?

The .# indicates the number of people who share your last nameÊthat have preceded you in our system.

What is my OSU e-mail address?

Your OSU e-mail address is your lastname.#@osu.edu. It is formed by adding Ò@osu.eduÓ to your OSU Internet username, for example, brutus.2@osu.edu.

Do I need to use Ohio StateÕs e-mail service?

Yes. Many important university and class mailings (including scheduling and billing information) are only sent to your OSU e-mail address, and many classes require e-mail and other Internet activities.

How do I start using my OSU Internet Username for e-mail and web access?

Visit our Account Management site at acctmgt.service.ohio-state.edu, click the OSU Internet username link, and select ÒActivate Account.Ó

Does Ohio State offer webmail?

Yes. Visit webmail.osu.edu for a convenient and secure way to read and send e-mail using almost any web browser from any active Internet connection.

Can I have messages sent to my OSU e-mail address forwarded elsewhere?

You can have your Ohio State e-mail forwarded to any provider, such as AOL or Yahoo or to addresses assigned by your off-campus Internet Service Provider. Just go to acctmgt.service.ohio-state.edu and click on the Òosu.edu E-mailÓ tab and then the ÒChange deliveryÓ tab. For the ÒDelivery Option,Ó select ÒForward my e-mailÓ and enter a forwarding address.

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