Then you'll be asked to choose a username and a password. You may find it easier if you think about what username and password you want beforehand. If you are a student, we urge you to come to one of the public student labs, and create your account there. While it's possible to create an account from a computer at home or in your dorm, a lot of things can go wrong. It's better to do it where there are staff who can help you.
Written instructions are available at the labs.
To create an account for yourself, go to the web page for your system. However you may find it useful to look at the following pages. Note that they are written for New Brunswick users. If you are from Camden or Newark, you'll want to use clam or crab, andromeda or pegasus, where the instructions say eden or rci. Choosing a username you can live with Choosing a password you can remember Please ignore other sections of the documentation, about connecting to the system and using makeclass.