ZIH User Login
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Authorisations to use TU Dresden's central IT services are managed by ZIH in a modern identity management system (IDM system). The use of TU Dresden's central IT resources is only possible with a ZIH login, which is provided by ZIH to all students, employees and guests of TU Dresden, and may only be used for research, teaching and study purposes. The user ID consists of the combination of the ZIH login and the corresponding password.
Services included:
All users receive a coupon to activate their individual ZIH-login. It has to be redeemed ain the Self-Service-Portal. Afterwards the basic services (access to data network and e-mail) will be set up automatically.
Options:
Users will be divided into the following groups:
- Staff
- Students
- Guests
- Short-term logins
Additional services on offer can vary according to your user type (refer to the service catalogue).
All members of the TU Dresden are essentially eligible. The application process depends on the user type:
Students & Staff
An application is not necessary. These users receive their logins automatically through enrollment or appointment at the TU Dresden.
Guest, Short-Term and Functional Logins
An application is necessary. Only employees of the TU Dresden are authorized to create guest, short-term and functional logins. Accounts are applied for and renewed via the self-service portal:
Obligations for Involvement:
User rules and regulations (all documents)
IDM- Framework
IT Regulations
Fact Sheet About the Use of IT Resources
User Information for Students
User Information for Other Members of the TUD
Prerequisites
Users must belong to a closed user group of the TU Dresden or need a contact person belonging to this group who can vouch for them.
This service is free for members of the TU Dresden.
Provisioning time
The provisioning time varies depending on the user type.
Students & Staff:
- Provisioning takes place automatically per daily overnight run. The ZIH user login is therefore available at 6 a.m. on the day of joining.
Guest, Short-Term and Functional Logins:
- The user must actively initiate the process by submitting an application form. The ZIH login is then available within one workday.
Support Hours
- The general support hours of the Service Desk are in effect.
Operating time / Operation status
The service is offered around the clock. In the event of faults/maintenance work, you will be informed via the following link: Operation Status
Please report faults via the Service Desk:
© ZIH
Visiting address:
Andreas-Pfitzmann-Bau, Room E036 Nöthnitzer Straße 46
01187 Dresden
https://navigator.tu-dresden.de/etplan/apb/00/raum/542100.2480?language=en
Postal address:
TUD Dresden University of Technology
Support Center Digitalisierung
Service Desk
01062 Dresden
Office hours:
- Monday to Friday:
- 08:00 - 19:00
Login Formation Regulations
Personal and function-related logins are administered in the IDM system. As a rule, each user has exactly one login, regardless of the type of relationship he has with the TU Dresden. Function logins can also be applied for as required.
Personal logins are created according to the vvnnZZZb scheme. This means:
- vv = 2 letters of the first name (usually the first two letters)
- nn = 2 letters of the surname (usually the first two letters)
- ZZZ = 3 digits
- b = letter representing the year of the login assignment
Function logins are not generated automatically. Here the naming is based on the function for which the login is used.
Creation of ZIH logins
Staff Members
A ZIH login is automatically set up for all employees when they are hired and a coupon ID is generated to activate the login. Employees usually receive the coupon ID when they sign their employment contract. After entering the coupon ID in the self-service portal, the assigned ZIH login is displayed and activated by setting a password. ZIH accounts for employees expire automatically when the employment relationship with TU Dresden ends. A notification will be sent by e-mail beforehand.
Students
A ZIH login is automatically created for all students upon enrolment and a coupon ID is generated to activate the login, which is sent to each student by email to the contact email address used in the application. After entering the coupon ID in the self-service portal, the assigned ZIH login is displayed and activated by setting a password. ZIH accounts for students are automatically extended by re-registration at the Enrolment Office and only expire when the student de-registers. A notification will be sent by e-mail beforehand.
Guests
ZIH logins for guests are only set up upon request. Employees of TU Dresden may be contact persons and are therefore authorised to invite guests via the self-service portal. They will then receive an email invitation to the contact email address to be provided. After entering the required data, guests will receive a coupon ID sent to their contact email address. After entering the coupon ID in the self-service portal, the assigned ZIH guest login is displayed and activated by setting a password. ZIH accounts for guests always have a fixed expiry date and must be extended via the self-service portal before expiry if required. The guest and contact person will be notified by email before expiry.
Functional Login
Functional logins can be used e.g. to provide a central e-mail address for institutes or other establishments. This login is not personal but associated to functions, projects, organization units. Thus it can be used by several persons. Employees of TU Dresden are authorised to apply for a functional login in the self-service portal.
Short-Term Login
Employees can apply for a short-term login (WLAN guest) in the self-service portal for conference participants or guests who are only working at the TUD for a few days.
Terms of use, regulations and FAQs
By using a ZIH account users acknowledge the following terms of use: User rules and regulations
The terms of use, data protection, period of validity and misuse of ZIH resources can be found in this leaflet: http://tu-dresden.de/zih/merkblatt.
In their own profile in the self-service portal, users with an active ZIH login can view all the personal data stored about them, their coupon ID, their contracts and their e-mail addresses.
In our FAQ portal you will find all articles on the subject of ZIH login, in particular on changing passwords and what to do if your login is locked.
Services provided
You can see which services are available for which login type in the ZIH service catalogue.
Further information for the user:
ZIH logins for the use of high-performance computing are only assigned by the ZIH upon application.