Glasgow Unique IDentifier (GUID)

Your GUID (Glasgow Unique IDentifier) will reduce the number of user-ids and passwords you have to remember.

Please use the GUID Discovery service to obtain your GUID and password.

• Step by step instructions
• Download instructions(pdf)

GUID services

Your GUID will give you access to the following services:

• Flexaccess (VPN)
• Supportworks self service
• IT Services training courses online booking
• MIS Single sign on (HR self service, TAS returns, Research system etc)
• CDocs (committee document system)
• Questionaire handling system
• UK federated access management
• The following ATHENS services:
  • EDINA
  • MIMAS
    Full list of GUID activated ATHENS services and further details.

Passwords

Once you have received your password we strongly recommend you change to it something only you know (see our password guidelines) AND set the challenge response questions for retrieving a forgotten password using Password self service

Advantage

Your GUID (Glasgow Unique IDentifier) will reduce the number of user-ids and passwords you have to remember. We will gradually be adding other services and information about this will be communicated to users of the particular service before we add it.
In time your GUID and password should allow you to access most of the IT resources you will need.

About your GUID and password

Your GUID (sometimes referred to as your username) originates from your entry in the Human Resources staff database and your password is known only to you. You can find your GUID and associated password by following our registration instructions.
Note: even if you already know your GUID you may need to register to access a GUID service.