Description
Resource Accounts
A resource account is a shared account for UMKC groups, units or departments for University-related use. Can have a UMKC email address and Jabber. Valid for 1 year from the date of creation. Can be renewed for additional years.
Guest Accounts
A guest account is a UMKC account for a single person who does not already have an existing UMKC account. This allows the person to only log on to UMKC's wireless networks and to UMKC computers.
Guest accounts do have some restrictions:
- Cannot have a UMKC email address and,
- Do not have access to Jabber, Teams, or Canvas.
Guest Accounts are valid for up to two (2) weeks from the date of creation. Can be extended to three (3) weeks with approval from UMKC's Information Security Officer as needed.
Additional information may be required. If longer than three (3) weeks is requested, an Unpaid Appointment will be required. Guest accounts cannot be renewed.
Who Has Access
Guest accounts can be requested for any user who is not a current user within the UM System.