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1: How do I create an account on ALPHA?

To create an account on ALPHA, you must contact the Computing Helpdesk at (973) 596-2900. Typically, your ALPHA account is created upon employment, so you may already have one. The Computing Helpdesk can assist you with that.
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2: What username and password do I use?

ALPHA requires your UCID as the username, but it maintains a separate password from the other computing accounts. If you do not know what your ALPHA password is, you must have your password reset.
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3: How do I access ALPHA?

Telnet to alpha.njit.edu in order to use ALPHA. If you are using a personal computer running Windows®, you would typically use Teraterm to access ALPHA. If you do not have Teraterm installed or it is unavailable, you can click on your START icon, navigate to RUN, and enter telnet alpha.njit.edu and press ENTER.
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4: How do I access ALPHA from off-campus?

You will need to use VPN to access ALPHA from off-campus.
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5: How do I automatically have my ALPHA e-mail forwarded?

1. Log into ALPHA.
   
   
2. Type "mail" and press ENTER.
   
   
3. Type set forward mx%"""yourAccount@adm.njit.edu""" and press
   ENTER. You must include the three sets of double quotes and substitute the example with the email address you wish to have your mail forwarded to.
   
   
4. Type "quit" and press ENTER.
   
   
5. Type "log" and press ENTER to now close your telnet client.

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6: How do I change my ALPHA password?

1. Log into ALPHA.
   
   
2. Type "pwc" at the prompt.
   
   
3. Enter your old password.
   
   
4. Enter your new password.
   
   
5. Enter your new password again.

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7: What are the PF keys and how do I use them?

The PF keys are used when you log onto ALPHA using Tera Term Pro.
The PF keys are mapped to the following keys located on the top right hand corner of your keyboard, above the number keys:

PF1: Num Lock
PF2: /
PF3: *
PF4: -

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8: How do I gain access to FRS and SIS?

Having an ALPHA account does not automatically grant access to FRS or SIS. FRS (Financial Resource System) is managed by the Budget Office. Please call x3126 to obtain an FRS ID (typically 4 digits) and FRS password if appropriate. FRS is used for purchase orders and budgeting. SIS (Student Information System) is managed by the Registrar's Office. Please call x3236 to obtain an SIS ID (typically 4 digits) and SIS password if appropriate. SIS is used for student grades and associated information.
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