UW NetID

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Overview

A UW NetID (University of Washington Network Identification) is an account that you create to gain online access to certain University of Washington services, including:

Off-campus access to library resources designated "UW restricted"
The Bothell Campus Parking Portal which allows you to purchase online parking permits.
Access to the joint-campus emergency notification system.

Tutorials

Creating Your UW NetID

Start with Kodiak Account. You must have an active Kodiak Account to get a UW NetID.
- Students — Your Kodiak Account is automatically created and sent to the email address you used for application to the college.
- Faculty and Staff — Your supervisor gives you your account information when you begin work at Cascadia. See instructions if you need to change or reset your password.
Go to Create Your UW NetID
Choose the Sign in to Cascadia College link. This is an important step, please see screenshot below for location of link. Selecting other links will result in an error/failure.

Create Your UW NetID page
Choose Your NetID
When you are creating your account, the system will suggest NetIDs that haven't already been taken. Over 60,000 UW NetIDs are already in use Once you choose a NetID user name, you cannot change it. If you transfer to the University of Washington, your NetID will become your email address.
At the Cascadia login page, enter your Kodiak Account email address and password, then select "Sign In"

Cascadia login page
Follow the onscreen instructions to create a UW NetID and password

Change Your UW NetID password if You Know Your Current Password

Go to UW IT Connect
Under the section for Reset or Change Your Password, select UW NetID Password Change
Log in with your UW NetID and your current password
Enter your current password and new password where prompted and select "Set Password"

Reset Your UW NetID Password if You've Forgotten it

Note: You must know your UW NetID

Go to UW IT Connect.
Under the section for Reset or Change Your Password, select on UW NetID Recovery. Step by step instructions are also on UW IT Connect.

Look up Your UW NetID if You've Forgotten it

Go to Find Your UW NetID
Choose the Sign in to Cascadia College link. This is an important step, please see screenshot below for location of link. Selecting other links will result in an error/failure.

Find Your UW NetID
At the Cascadia login page, enter your Kodiak Account email address and password, then select "Sign In"

Cascadia login page
Your UW NetID will be displayed

Set up UW NetID Recovery Options

As of Fall 2025, all UW NetIDs are required to have recovery options. This can be via either phone number or email.

To set a recovery phone number:

Open a web browser and go to: UW NetID Account Recovery Settings
Click Add mobile number.
Type the phone number you want to use for account recovery. The phone number must be able to receive text messages.
Click Send Code. A verification code is sent to your phone immediately. Keep this web page open while you wait for the code.
Type the verification code in the requested field on the page. Click Verify.
Your recovery phone number is set

To set a recovery email:

Open a web browser and go to: UW NetID Account Recovery Settings
Click Add Recovery Email.
Type the email address you want to use for account recovery.
Click Send Email. A Verification message is emailed to you immediately.
Follow the instructions in the verification message.
Your recovery email address is set.

Click here for more information about account recovery or for further assistance.

Get Help with Problems

Contact the IT Service Desk
Go to UW IT Connect. Note: Some of the features discussed on this UW information page are not available to Cascadia students, faculty, and staff.