Obtaining Your E-ID (username) and Password
Your e-ID username and password are required to access your SIUE email account. In order to obtain the e-ID user name, you will need your student identification number included in your admit letter (the 9-digit number beginning with 800). Follow the steps below to activate your E-ID:
- Go to eid.siue.edu/am/e-ID.
- Choose the “I want to get an e-ID” button and click “Continue.”
- Fill in all the required information, including your 800# (ensure you enter all 9 digits) and select "Continue." If you encounter errors, check your entry or try without your middle initial.
- Select "I am a student" and click "Continue".
- Create a secret phrase and a clue that can be used if you forget your password and want to change it online. Click "Continue."
- Read through the User Agreement page, select "Agree," and click "Continue."
- On the last page, you will receive your e-ID and a new password for your account. Be sure to take note of your e-ID and password. Any SIUE account that uses your e-ID or email address as your username will use the same password as the one you received on the last page. For example, your email address would be "ecougar@siue.edu," and your e-ID would be "ecougar."
If you encounter any problems, please email SIUE ITS at help@siue.edu with your #800 and a screenshot of the problem so that they can understand your case and provided you with a better solution.
