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ICS-ID

ICS-ID is the username and password used to authenticate to IT resources within the Division of ICS. These include:

• Microsoft Windows workstations
• Secure e-mail
• Webmail
• Password protected Intranet
• Unix systems
• Submit system
• Anti-spam quarantine
• VPN service
• CTS self service pages
• Equipment Bookings
• MQ and eduroam Wireless Networks

ICS-ID is based on our Active Directory service, where as ICS-Legacy-ID system runs on NIS which is being phased out. The UNIX systems which could only be accessed using the ICS-Legacy-ID now can also be accessed by ICS-ID.

Obtaining ICS-ID

Checking your ICS-ID

Try to log in to the test intranet http://www.ics.mq.edu.au/test/. If your ICS-ID is valid, a message stating this will be displayed. If not, you will receive a "forbidden" message.

Changing your ICS-ID Password

To change your ICS-ID password, visit http://support.ics.mq.edu.au/ics/password.asp. Information on techniques for choosing secure passwords is available here