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Setting up a Network ID account for a Local Administrator

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Note: this guide assumes that you have permission from your supervisor to create a local admin account

  1. In your browser, go to ithelp.siu.edu
  2. Click the Home icon at the top left of the window
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  3. Scroll down to and go to Catalog Browser > Requests > Network ID Account Request > Network ID Account Request
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  4. In the Request Form under the I Need To: dropdown menu, select Create an account A screenshot of a computer screen

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  5. Under the dropdown menu for Who Will Manage This Account? Select Requesting on behalf of
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  6. Under “Please enter the name of the person…” type the user’s name (Last, First) and select the person who will be managing the account
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  7. Under the “What is the name of your supervisor…” type the name of the supervisor (Last, first) and select the supervisor who approved this account
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  8. Typically, uncheck the box for “I need an @siu.edu email associated with this account.”
  9. Under the dropdown menu for “What kind of account request are you making?” select “…[AD Elevated account]”
  10. In the text field Purpose of Account and other details, explain briefly what the account will be used for.
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  11. In the AD Elevated Account section use Account Description to add details about the account and it’s intended function
  12. Under display name type the department or admin that will be using the account
  13. Check the box “This request is for a Local Administrator account for my workstation”
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  14. Click Save at the bottom-center to submit the request
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