Your CNetID is issued to you by the University Information Technology Services(ITS) and is used to:

• Authenticate to the wireless network
• Log into Law School Library computers
• Submit Class Evaluations
• Access to Chalk and cMore
• Access to UChicagoBox storage
• Access online Library resources
• Connect to the University VPN

IT Services provides support for CNetID services.  They can be contacted using the following:

Website:               http://its.uchicago.edu/

Email:                   itservices@uchicago.edu

Telephone:           773-702-5800

Claiming your University CNetID and email account

For instructions on how to claim your CNetID, go to https://cnet.uchicago.edu/claimacct/index.jsp.

Your CHICAGOLAW user account

Your CHICAGOLAW username is the same as your CNetID username.  Your default password can be found at the Help Desk in Room 305B.  Contact the Help Desk if you have trouble logging in. 

UChicago Student ID can be found by logging into my.UChicago using your CNetID username and password. 

Your CHICAGOLAW account is issued by the University of Chicago Law School and used to:

• Log into Law School Computer Lab computers
• Authenticate printing from personal notebooks
• Log into Public Clinic and Student Journal computers

What is a Strong password?

A strong password is like an impenetrable fortress—it keeps your accounts safe from unwanted guests. Here’s what makes a password truly secure:

• Length: Aim for at least 12–16 characters. The longer, the better!
• Complexity: Mix upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Avoid predictable patterns like "1234" or "password."
• Unpredictability: Don’t use easy-to-guess words or personal information like your name or birthdate.
• Uniqueness: Never reuse passwords across multiple accounts. Each should be one of a kind.
• Passphrases: Consider using a passphrase—a string of random words, like "BlueRocket!Elephant92"—which is easier to remember but still strong.

For the best security, we recommend you use a unique password for your CHICAGOLAW account and do not share passwords for different accounts.

Wired networking at the Law School

There are wired Ethernet ports throughout the law school for you to use.  If you find a port that is not working, send an email to helpdesk@law.uchicago.edu.

Wireless networking at the Law School

The wireless network at the University of Chicago is supported by IT Services.  For information regarding the wireless network, please go to http://wireless.uchicago.edu.  If you are unable to connect to the wireless, come see the Help Desk.

Where can I use my wireless connection?

Wireless is available throughout the University of Chicago campus and throughout the Law School.  For a complete list of wireless areas, please refer to the map at: http://wireless.uchicago.edu. 

Protecting your computer against hackers and viruses

During the year, many students have their computers compromised by viruses or spyware.  The recovery process is arduous, and can include erasing the hard drive.  It is in your best interest to be proactive in keeping your computer safe.  Please use Anti-Virus software to keep everyone safe.  You should also keep your operating system up-to-date with the latest security updates and patches.  Keeping your computer safe is an ongoing process, not just a one-time activity.

This software will protect your computer from viruses and other malicious software.  Please beware that most antivirus software that comes with your computer is only licensed for 90 days or less.  Also, do not run more than one antivirus software at the same time.

Where to get it

All Law School network users are required to have working and up-to-date virus software.

Most new computers come bundled with antivirus software.  Comprehensive antivirus software is also available to you free of charge through the University’s Licensing Division.  This program is available for install from: http://antivirus.uchicago.edu/

How to keep it up to date

Simply adding antivirus software to your machine will not ensure that your system will remain virus free.  You must be vigilant about updating your virus definitions and running full-system scans to keep your system performing at its peak.

Antivirus clients are often preconfigured to update automatically on a daily schedule, but will only do so if your computer is powered on and connected to the Internet.  Checking this manually from time to time may save you a headache during the year.

The Firewall is used to prevent hackers from finding their way into your computer to cause malicious damage.

Apple macOS

1. Click the Apple symbol (Top-Left corner), Select System Settings.
2. From there, Click Network
3. Once there, Select Firewall.  Verify that it is ON.

Windows

1. Click Start, open Settings.
2. Privacy & Security
3. Windows Security
4. Click Windows Firewall. Verify that it is ON.

Apple macOS

1. Open System Settings.
2. Click General
3. Select Software Update.

Windows

1. Click Start, open Settings.
2. Windows Update
3. Check for Updates.

**Note: Microsoft releases new security updates on the second Tuesday of each month.**

What email programs are supported?

Email programs that are supported by IT Services can be found at: http://answers.uchicago.edu/ and search for email configuration.

Connecting to the University Proxy and VPN

You can access campus resources by using the VPN.  VPN programs that are supported by IT Services can be found at: http://answers.uchicago.edu/ and search for VPN.

Using UChicagoBox

The university now has an online storage system that gives you free cloud storage.  For additional information on the system and how to use it, please go to: http://uchicago.box.com/ 

Educationally Discounted Software

Discounted software can be purchased from https://softwarediscount.uchicago.edu.

If you have any further questions after reading this packet, please contact the Help Desk at helpdesk@law.uchicago.edu, by phone at 773-834-5300 or stop by in person at the Help Desk office in 305B.