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Setting up a PSU Computer Account (Odin)

You can get access to e-mail, Desire2Learn (D2L), library resources, and other resources with your PSU Computer Account (called an Odin account).  If you are a student who is registered for at least one credit or are a newly hired faculty or staff, you can create your Odin account by following these instructions:

 

  1. Your admissions letter should have an OAM 'security code' that you can use combined with your birthdate as the password to login OAM.pdx.edu and setup your account.

    For example If your security code is 'xyZ1abC' and you were born on January 1, 1990'
    than your password for OAM would be:     010190xyZ1abC

    Be aware that your password is case sensitive and the birthdate is 6 digit MMDDYY format.
     

  2. If you never received a 'security code' or the process above does not work please come to the OIT Helpdesk in Smith Memorial Student Union Rm. 18 (in the basement) or call our 24 hour phone support line at 503 725-HELP (4357). Please have your PSU ID number and photo ID ready (if visiting in person), and we will be happy to help you get your Odin account setup.
     
  3. Follow the on screen step-by-step instructions (tutorial) to create your account and change your password. 
     
  4. The account may take up to 24 hours to sychronize to all systems.
     
  5. Odin accounts can be used to access D2L, MyPSU, email, wifi, Banweb and logging onto computer labs.  For more information on what an Odin account can be used for, read this article.

If you are unsure if you qualify for an Odin account or if you have questions about the process, please: Contact the USS Helpdesk.

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How do I request a Banner account (eBAR)?

Electronic Banner Access Request (eBAR)

Welcome to eBAR, your way to obtain new or revised Banner access for Student (SIS), Finance (FIS), Human Resources (HRIS), Financial Aid (FA) or Student Accounts (AR). eBAR replaces the paper-driven request form. Submit electronic account requests starting Monday May 17, 2010.

Click here for the: Complete guide to using the eBAR process pdf

Banner and BI Query Support

There are multiple resources that provide support for Banner INB and Hummingbird BI Query issues for faculty and staff members at PSU. If you have a problem or a question regarding Banner or BI Query, see below to find out who you can contact for help.

Odin Account Manager (OAM)

About OAM

The Odin Account Manger (OAM) allows Faculty, Staff, Students, and Affiliates to manage their PSU computer account, otherwise known as an "Odin" account.  You can:

• Create/setup your PSU computer account

• Change your password

• Change your secret questions

• Update your directory information (employees only)

How to use OAM

If you already have an Odin account you can log into OAM here: https://oam.pdx.edu

How to Use OAM to Create your Odin Account

This article will describe the process of creating a new ODIN account using the Odin Account Manager (OAM) system. OAM serves as a centralized account management site where you can create your account, change your password, and manage your mail options. Faculty and Staff will now be able to update their PSU Directory information directly though OAM.

Installing and Using Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client for Ubuntu

This article describes how to install a VPN client on Ubuntu Linux so that you can connect to the PSU VPN.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  OIT, and by extension, User Support Services, does not and has no current plans to provide support for Linux- or UNIX-based operating systems. This article is simply an attempt to give a basic guide for setting up VPN to our Linux-using user base. We make no guarantees that this guide will work for all distributions of Linux, and the Helpdesk will not be able to assist you in the installation of a Linux VPN client.

 

Mail Forwarding in Google Mail

 

Some on-campus users choose to have mail forwarded from their PSU email account to an external email account, such as Yahoo! or consumer Gmail. However, you are encouraged to check your PSU email using the web interface at mail.pdx.edu. While you are still able to set a mail forwarding filter in your PSU Google Mail account, the Office of Information Technology recommends using the web interface for several reasons.

How can I access my network drives (H:, I:) from off-campus?

One of the features of your ODIN account is file storage space on the PSU server. On campus computers, you can access this space from 'My Computer' in Windows or from the Finder in Mac OS. This space is also accessible from off-campus. The procedure to access your home directory (H: drive) or the Departments & Students directories (I: drive) depends on your operating system. Please choose your computer's operating system from the list below:

Accounts

Odin Computer Accounts @ PSU

If you are looking for information about computer accounts at Portland State you've come to the right place!  Your primary computer account at PSU is called your "Odin" account and it provides access to a wide range of services and systems, including:

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