Usernames, Passwords, & PINs


Auburn University Usernames are permanent and unique identifiers assigned to an individual upon enrollment or employment at Auburn University.  Usernames created after July 5, 2006, will generally consist of the user's first, middle, and last initials followed by a four-digit number (ex. abc1234). Usernames created before July 5, 2006, will be grandfathered into the system, and generally consist of the first five letters of the last name, followed by the first initial and middle initial.

Auburn University Passwords are alphanumeric strings of characters that grant you, in association with a given username, access to many computing resources (such as AU Access, computing stations, email, etc.).  Passwords needed for Auburn resources can be managed through MyAccount.

It is best to change your password while located on Auburn's campus. This will prevent account lockouts due to older password credentials possibly being stored, and it allows for a more seamless password update across all Auburn University systems. 

After changing your password, you should immediately update the password saved on all of your devices. Your password will be cached, or saved, in your wireless settings. You will need to "forget" your wireless networks so that you will be prompted for your new password when you reconnect. Failure to do so in a timely manner may cause your account to be locked due to an accumulation of failed login attempts. If this occurs, contact the IT Service Desk at (334) 844-4944.  

An Auburn University PIN, or Personal Identification Number, is assigned to an individual when they were enrolled or employed at Auburn. PINs are only used by faculty and student advisors, so PINs are typically only known by students when a registration hold needs to be removed. 

For questions regarding your Auburn account, please contact the IT Service Desk at (334) 844-4944. More information regarding the IT Service Desk location and hours of operation can be found at aub.ie/servicedesk.

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