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After all the steps in parts 1-4 of our guide have been completed, you should encourage people to join your new list. Announce its creation to those who might be interested in it, and give brief instructions on how to join. See our Help Your Members article for sample text.
When your list is ready, you'll get an email message (at the address you used when you requested the list). You'll need to pick a time when you'll be at your computer for the next 20 minutes or so to set your password.
Do not continue with these steps or publicize your list until you have…
You will need this information to fill out our online form. You may wish to make a note of your choices on paper to keep a record of them.
All fields can be changed later EXCEPT Name of e-list, Purpose, and Unit.
Submitting false information will be viewed as a violation of the Campus Code of…
CIT restricts the creation of new e-lists to the following groups and purposes:
Cornell work-related activity, such as class instruction, research, outreach, and administration
Student clubs and organizations registered with the Student Activities office
Alumni groups, for activities related…
To support the various uses of lists, list settings can be altered to meet many of your needs. Here are some of the most common settings available to list administrators.
CIT-hosted e-lists, established by faculty, staff, students, and alumni, focus on supporting recognized university activities, including instruction, research, administration, and student groups. There are, for example, lists centered around:
IT Service Desk staff can answer questions and help you with general problems you are experiencing with your NetID. They will work with records offices to resolve questions of eligibility when they arise.
SoftwareThe following utilities meet industry best practices for data sanitization on common read/write media including:
From Merriam-Webster online:unsolicited, usually commercial email sent to a large number of addressesetymology: from a skit on “Monty Python’s Flying Circus” (link goes to YouTube) in which chanting of the word “Spam” (referring to the Hormel meat product) overrides the other dialogueSpam…
Confirm the SourceVerify that the message is coming from the person's real email address. In email readers and devices that do not display the actual address, hover over the Sender’s name to reveal what follows the @ symbol. Scammers frequently attach a real person's name to a fraudulent email…
You can learn information about web addresses (URLs) by looking at some of their components.
Finding the Important Parts of a Complex Address
In a complicated address, like http://cornell.astromundo.com/Lcons/small/emailchange/, the real domain is always positioned before the first slash.
Web browsers are often used for day-to-day work and study. As web browsers have grown increasingly complex, featureful, and essential to many tasks, they have become one of the most common avenues for bad actors to compromise your security.Follow these guidelines to enhance your web browser…
Keeping Your Devices SafeNever leave anything unattended in a public area, in a shared living space, or visible for potential intruders. Use physical locking devices or take them with you.Use an inconspicuous protective bag or case to carry your laptop and other devices.
Getting ready to update your password?
If your NetID password is stolen and your NetID is used to send email spam, there can be a number of warning signs:
Cornell is phasing out the use of security questions in favor of setting a recovery email address to reset forgotten or lost Cornell NetID passwords. Please visit Set a NetID Recovery Email for more details.If you:
1. Report the incident to the IT Security Office.
Don’t hesitate. Any possible or confirmed theft of a NetID password needs to be reported immediately to the IT Security Office via security-services@cornell.edu. You should also notify your department’s technical support staff.
You are tricked into giving away your NetID passwordThese days we are overwhelmed by fraudulent email messages and websites that try to steal personal information. These are often referred to as “phishes.” A common trick is to suggest that one of your accounts will be shut down unless you reply…
Getting ready to update your password? Review the Best Practices for a Successful Password Update.
Many public computers have software installed to automatically clear browser cookies, cache, and history. Look for the Deep Freeze icon (polar bear) in the System Tray or Task Bar.