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)
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.