The 5 accounts that may be needed when coming to Harvard
HUID and PIN - This is the first thing a user should establish. Generally this is used to access a variety of web based applications at Harvard including some at SEAS. Soon to be replaces with Harvard Key*
University username and password - This is a username in the form of three letters and three numbers. SEAS users typically will only use this for accessing Office365 resources.
FAS Username and password - This set of credentials is generally only used by SEAS users wishing to use Harvard's Google apps (g.harvard.edu). The google apps username is the same as the FAS username@g.harvard.edu i.e. if your fas username is jharvard your g.harvard.edu username is jharvard@g.harvard.edu. The password for google apps is the same as your FAS password
SEAS username and password - Presently this credential is used to login to some desktops, access SEAS storage, SEAS sharepoint sites and code.seas.harvard.edu. This set of credentials is being phased out. Desktops, Storage, and Sharepoint will be migrated to University services and make use of University username and passwords.
FAS Research Computing - This account is specific to using the Odyssey HPC environment and associated services. Not everyone in SEAS will need this.
How do I get these accounts
HUID and PIN - A users HUID number is established when they are entered in the Midas or Peoplesoft system. In order to obtain their PIN they need to get their PIN letter either from the ID office or from someone who has access in MIDAS to generate this letter.
University username and password - This account is created automatically for all users that have and active appointment in Midas. The user then needs to "claim" their account
FAS Username and Password - Users can go to https:/a