Computing Accounts
eRaider Account
eRaider is an account management system which makes it possible for students, faculty, and staff to obtain and access electronic resources at Texas Tech using a single username and password. Your eRaider username and password are required to access many of these resources.
Your eRaider account allows you to send and receive email, update your online directory information, create and manage an email alias, access the Internet, access TechSIS for registration and information, enroll in computing ShortCourses, take advantage of online training, create a personal Web site, and download free software.
Some services available with your eRaider account are:
- TechMail Addresses (e.g., john.doe@ttu.edu)
- Personal Web Page (FrontPage accessible)
- TechMail with MS Outlook - E-mail - (MS Outlook required)
- TechMail Web Access - E-mail - (no mail client needed; Web browser required)
- TTU NT Domain Authentication
- Remote Access Services (VPN)
- Network Site Coordinators (NSC)
- Network Support Specialists (NSS)
More information for NSC and NSS
When you open your computer account, you will be assigned a username. This username will be a combination of your first name and last name. You will need your eRaider username to access any of the services listed above, as well as many others.
eRaider passwords must be changed every 90 days. To change your password, login to the eRaider Account Manager. If you are having any problems changing your password you may contact IT Help Central at 742-HELP (4357).
More services will be added as they become available.
Other Accounts
- Department Web Account
This account is available to TTU entities (e.g., departments, colleges, institutes, centers, etc.) to publish a Web site. Policies for this account and requests for an account may be made online. - Student Organization Web Account
This account is available to TTU registered student organizations to publish a Web site. Policies for this account and requests for an account may be made online. - Mailing List Account
This is a Listserv-type e-mail distribution and announcement system that allows TTU faculty, staff, and registered student organizations to create and manage mailing lists that can be subscribed to by e-mail users worldwide. More information is available online.
Web Page Standards
There is a set of policies and procedures applicable to Web page publication by Texas Tech faculty, staff, and students. These standards include the quality of information, use of Texas Tech logos, and responsibilities and required elements for both official and unofficial pages. View the Identity Guidelines web site.