Accounts

Setting up a PSU Computer Account (Odin)

You can get access to e-mail, Blackboard, library resources, and other resources with your PSU Computer account (or Odin account.) If you are a student who is registered for at least one credit or a newly hired staff or faculty, you can get a Odin account via the following method:

How do I request a Banner account?

Portland State University uses the SCT ‘Banner’ administrative system for its financial,
human resources, and student databases. The specific modules are described as follows:

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:

OAM (Odin Account Manager)

What is OAM?

How can I create a good password?

Unfortunately, computer crackers have developed methods for discovering simple passwords. For this reason, the new password you enter is checked. If it is not complex enough, you are asked to think of another one. You are also encouraged to change your password on a frequent basis. Your password must meet the following criteria:

How to configure the Financial Advisor Channel in myPSU

The Financial Advisor channel can be used by PSU employees to view Budget Status information. First, you will need to either subscribe to the Manager tab (see Creating, Subscribing, or Deleting a Tab), or add the channel to an existing tab.

 

PSU Email Settings (Advanced Users)

This article lists the client settings needed to use PSU email and is intended for users already familiar with configuring their email clients. Users who need step-by-step instructions should refer to the configuration article for their email client.

How to Use OAM to Manage your Existing Odin Account

This article will describe how to use the ODIN Account Manager (OAM) system to manage your ODIN account. OAM allows you to synchronize your ODIN account with your PSU Information System (Banweb) login, so that you may use one username and password to access all PSU computing resources. If you ever forget your password, OAM also has a handy 'Forgot Password' feature that will allow you to reset your own login information from any computer 24/7, without having to verify your identity with the User Support Services Helpdesk.

myPortlandState (myPSU) Policies

 The following document outlines the policies governing the myPortlandState portal.

 

OIT will never ask for your password or other confidential information via email.

Portland State University has been targeted by numerous phishing email attempts to get access to user passwords. This is a reminder that the Office of Information Technologies will never ask for your password or other confidential information via email.

If you have any questions or doubts, do not respond to a suspect email. Contact our Help Desk via phone (503) 725-4357 or visit us in-person at SMSU 18.