The following procedure is for English Language Centre or U of M students.
Step 1: Go to https://iridium.umanitoba.ca/ and click on ‘Create UMnetID’.
Step 2: Type your Last Name (Family Name), your student number, and your date of birth MM/DD/YYYY Be sure to include the slashes. Example: February 14th, 1990 = 02/14/1990
Step 3: Read and Accept Terms of Use
Step 4: Write down your Account ID
Step 5: Choose and answer at least THREE security questions, then save & continue
Step 6: Create your password, then save & continue. REMEMBER TO WRITE DOWN YOUR PASSWORD.
Step 7: Write down your email address, click ‘OK’
Step 8: Go to https://iridium.umanitoba.ca/ again and sign in using your new ID and password
Step 9: Click on ‘Profile Tab’
Step 10: Click on ‘Status of Accounts’
Step 11: Uncheck accounts and log-out. An unchecked box indicates an account that is enabled and ready for use
For more information about computer accounts, contact the IST Solutions Centre in 123 Fletcher Argue, 474-8600, support@umanitoba.ca
