e-ID - Activating your e-ID
Signing up for your SIUE e-ID is a simple process that can be completed online in just a few easy steps. Your e-ID is your personal identification at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) and is required for accessing many of the university's online services, including email, Blackboard, and online course registration.
Activating Your e-ID
- Navigate to www.siue.edu/eid
- Select I want to get an e-ID
- Enter your information:
- Enter your University ID/800# (all 9 digits required)
- Complete all required fields
- Click Continue
- Note: If you receive an error, try removing your middle initial
- Review the User Agreement:
- Read the terms
- Select Agree and click Continue
- Record your credentials:
- Note your assigned e-ID
- Save your new password
- Your e-ID will be used for all SIUE services
- Your email format: yourid@siue.edu (example: ecougar@siue.edu)
Need Additional Support?
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact the ITS Help Desk:
- Call: (618) 650-5500
- Email: help@siue.edu
- Visit: Lovejoy Library Room 0005 during regular business hours.
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