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

  1. Navigate to www.siue.edu/eid
  2. Select "I want to get an e-ID"
  3. 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
  4. Review the User Agreement:
    • Read the terms
    • Select "Agree" and Click "Continue"
  5. 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)

    If you need further assistance, you can stop by the ITS Help Desk located in room 0005 of Lovejoy Library or call 618-650-5500. Quick links to all logins can be found on the SIUE home page at the bottom right. If you are on a mobile device, click the three bars on the top right and scroll to the bottom.


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Doc ID:
124896
Owned by:
Jacob F. in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Created:
2023-03-16
Updated:
2024-11-14
Sites:
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville