User Accounts

A user account is necessary to log in to our computer systems. There are different ways to get an account.

All accounts in our CIP-Pool are only valid for the CS department CIP-Pool.

Students

A student account is valid for the time you are enrolled at the university.

User Account Application Process and Management

You can create an Account via account.cip.cs.fau.de. If you already have an account you can also use this page to reset your password.

If you need any assistance please visit one of our consultation hours. Please bring your student ID card and a government-issued photo ID.

Expiration of your Student Account

Your student account expires within half a year after the end of your enrollment. You will be informed about the expiration by a message displayed on each login. Please copy all filesystem data you intend to keep to your home computer.

Technical Details

Your username or login name will be the same as for your IDM account, printed on your student ID card (under "Benutzerkennung"). Filesystem data, email and password are managed separately.

Staff

Staff accounts use a different application process and may be linked to the accounts of certain CS department chairs.

• We will verify the applicant's affiliation by checking the UnivIS entry. Please make sure those are available to us.
• Visit one of our consultation hours with a government-issued photo ID.
• Remember that most people will also need door access for the electronic door lock system.

Temporary Accounts

For short events with users that usually do not need a more permanent account, we can also provide temporary accounts. Please contact us for details.