New student orientation An introduction to ECU technology services, tools, and resources

your pirateid (username) and password

PirateID (Username) and Password — All new ECU students are assigned a unique PirateID to access resources like PiratePort, Canvas, Microsoft 365, Webex, and more. Follow these steps to get started:

1. Activate your ECU account. Once you receive your PirateID (username) and temporary password through your private email, you must activate your account and create a password in ECU's password management system, PirateID Self Service.
2. Set up account authentication. After activating your account and creating a passphrase, log in to your ECU email at https://mymail.ecu.edu. You’ll be prompted to set up a preferred default method of two-step verification.

After activating your account and setting up authentication, you won’t be required to update your ECU password for 365 days!

ecu id

ECU ID — Your ECU ID is a numerical identifier different from your PirateID. Find your ECU ID in PiratePort.

WAYS TO GET CONNECTED

Eduroam — ECU’s primary network is more than access to ECU resources and the internet. Enroll once for four years of access anywhere Eduroam is available – including many other UNC campuses.

Virtual Private Network (VPN) — ECU’s VPN is a secure connection between an off-campus computer and on-campus resources. Login link: remoteaccess.ecu.edu.

Live in a residence hall? See these instructions on how to set up an internet-ready device like a smart TV in your dorm room.

Live off campus? See these networking recommendations for a smooth distance-learning experience.

Student COMPUTERS AND PRINTING

Student computer requirements and recommendations — Visit the ITCS website to see which academic degree programs require or recommend that students have access to a computer that meets minimum specifications. Check with your academic advisor before making a final decision on a computer!

Students can search the computer lab database to find a campus computer lab. All students have a $30 yearly allowance to print, copy, or scan classwork in labs and wireless printing stations on campus.

EMAIL

ECU Email — Access your email through your Microsoft 365 account. Students are provided five Office suite downloads, OneDrive cloud storage, the Teams collaboration tool, and other productivity apps. Mailbox space is 100GB. Learn more about your email account through this Email Features Overview. Microsoft 365 login: pirate365.ecu.edu.

CONFERENCING

Microsoft Teams — Teams provides a chat-centered workspace to bring project teams, project files, and collaborative tools into a single interface for instant and organized access. Access Teams: 1) on the web at pirate365.ecu.edu, 2) with the desktop app for your computer and 3) through the mobile app.

WebEx — A suite of online meeting tools that allow you to meet with participants inside and outside of ECU using your computer and/or telephone. Hosts can manage participants, lock the meeting to prevent additional attendees, and record the session. These Webex tutorials can help you get started.

DO-IT-YOURSELF TOOLS AND SERVICES

MyWeb — Self-service portal where ECU faculty, staff, and students can create their own academic website. Creating a website in this web space requires basic knowledge of HTML. Sites have a 500MB quota. To get started, log into piratepanel.ecu.edu.

know how to protect it resources and ecu data

ECU Technology Requirements and Guidelines — Familiarize yourself with the University Student and Employee Computer Use Regulation, University Statement on Copyright, and ECU File Sharing guidelines to ensure compliance with university, local, state, and federal rules and laws.

Protecting Sensitive Data — ECU users are responsible for the protection of any sensitive data in their custody. This includes electronic, print, voice, or any other form in which the data is captured. Some examples of sensitive information include: social security numbers (SSN), credit/debit card numbers, and driver's license numbers. Do not download sensitive data from ECU administrative systems to a desktop, laptop, web server, smartphone, tablet, or other device unless absolutely required, prior approval is obtained, physical security controls are active on the device, and mobile device encryption is in place.

STAY UP TO DATE ON SECURITY PRACTICES AND NEWS

Visit the Security Awareness for ECU Faculty, Staff, and Students website for information on identity theft and phishing scams, fake news, and much more.

Self-enroll in the Cybersecurity Awareness Fundamentals Canvas course (login required) for students comprised of video content that can be completed in about an hour. The goal of the course is to empower students to stay cyber secure, build a culture of security, and better protect IT systems, data, and identity.

If you receive suspicious or questionable emails you suspect contain malware, viruses or phishing, please forward to phish@ecu.edu or submit a security concern to ITCS through TeamDynamix.