Getting Started
Claiming your computing account
All students will need to have an active account to be able to use the computer facilities in the Drill Hall Library. These accounts will be provided for you by your home institution. The procedure for claiming your computer account will differ between institutions so please see the sections below for more specific information.
University Of Greenwich
Your computer account is created automatically for you once you have completed your registration. Your user account details (username and password) will be the same as the username and password used to complete online registration.
Please note: The creation of your computer account is an automatic procedure that begins once you conclude your registration. This procedure can take up to 24 hours to complete so you may not be able to use your computer account as soon as you are registered.
University of Kent
You will be able to claim your computing account online by going to the following address:
http://www.kent.ac.uk/itaccount
To use this form you must wait at least two working days after receiving your confirmation letter. You will also need to have your Kent ID number (student number) and your surname as they appear on your confirmation letter or on your Kent student ID card.
Alternatively you can register for your computing account by using any PC connected to the Kent network, such as those in the Medway building. If you are unsure which computers to use please speak to a member of staff at the counter.
You will need your Kent ID number (student number)
To log in to a student PC, enter the text: newuser into the username box (using small/lower-case letters). Do not enter a password, click OK and follow the on-screen instructions.
Canterbury Christ Church University
Once you have registered with the University and gained your SMART card you must create your computing account. Some students may have this done for them as part of their induction program but if not you can create your account using any machine connected to the Canterbury network, such as those in the Rowan Williams building at Medway. If you are unsure which computers you may use please speak to a member of staff at the counter.
Further information can be found at http://www.canterbury.ac.uk/induction/students/basics/computing-account.asp
Logging in
Once you have your computing account you can log in to any PC in the Drill Hall by selecting your institution from the drop down menu and typing in your username and password.
Changing your password
- Log in to a computer
- Press Crtl, Alt and Del keys together to display the Novell Client for Windows screen.
- Click on Change Password button.
- Type your old password, new password in the boxes provided.
- Click OK to exit.
You should change your password regularly for security purposes. You should chose a memorable password but never use your pets name, family name, football team name or any other word which is easily guessed. Use a mixture of keyboard characters, upper and lower case and numbers, for example "c0mp!3TE". Never write your password down or share it with anyone.
