What is the difference between my NetID and UIC email address?

Overview

Your UIC email address is not the same thing as your NetID. Your UIC NetID does not contain @uic.edu, while your email address will contain both your NetID and @uic.edu to form your NetID@uic.edu email.

If you do not know your NetID, it can be recovered here: https://identity.uillinois.edu/iamFrontEnd/iam/forgotID
 
Review What do the official university login pages look like? to ensure you are accessing official university login pages.
 

UIC Login Page

Most university resources utilize the primary UIC login page, shown below. When encountering this page, you will use your full NetID@uic.edu email address to log in. If you try to log in with only your NetID, you will be prompted to enter your full email address.

U I C Login Screen

 

U of I Enterprise Login Page

University System applications such as apps.uillinois.edu, Banner, iBuy, and others use the Enterprise login screen shown below. When encountering this page, you will use only your NetID.

university of illinois system log in screen

 

UIC Bluestem Login Page

Some legacy applications may use the login screen below, which only supports the use of your NetID.

U I C Bluestem login page

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