Accounts and Access

Articles related to account set up and use, passwords and access to systems.

Articles (8)

Pinned Article Resetting Your Password

This article explains how to reset your Hamilton SSO password independently, including steps for recovery via text or email, and provides guidance for reporting security incidents to the Help Desk.

Claiming your Hamilton Account in Rapid Identity

This article provides a background on the Rapid Identity claim process as well as a tutorial video on how to do so yourself.

Grant Your Parent/Guardian Access to Campus Resources

This article provides instructions on how to configure and manage permissions for a parent/guardian account.

LITS Resources for Retirees

This article discusses your options for account related resources when retiring. Reach out to the Help Desk for more information.

My Hamilton

This article explains how My Hamilton is a personalized portal for Hamilton College students and employees, providing customizable access to resources like email, calendar, Blackboard, campus news, and various academic and personal management tools.

Requesting Accounts or Access Permissions via Rapid Identity

This article explains how to request new accounts or access (aka entitlements) in Rapid Identity.

Requesting Additional Resources/Systems via Rapid Identity

This article explains how additional entitlements can be requested in Rapid ID.

Unable to Sign into Blackboard, "authentication request has expired"

This article displays the error code that appears when a timeout request occurs on Blackboard and offers a solution: clearing cached images and files, as well as deleting browser cookies.