LIFETIME EMAIL FORWARDING

If you did not set up U-M email forwarding when you graduated or if you left the University prior to receiving a U-M uniqname, you will need to obtain your uniqname (e.g. a computing ID or user name) before you can begin using the Lifetime Email Forwarding service:

1. Go to http://weblogin.umich.edu/.
2. In the section that asks Need a Login ID?, select Alumni.
3. You will be taken to an eligibility screen. Fill out the required data, including one of the following: Social Security Number, UMID, Alumni ID (can be found on mailing label on Dividend). NOTE: When asked for your name, please use the name shown on all official University of Michigan correspondence.
4. Click Check Eligibility.
5. If you already had a uniqname, your uniqname will appear on the next screen.
   • If you remember the password associated with uniqname, you can return to http://weblogin.umich.edu and sign in.
   • If you can't remember the password associated with your uniqname, you will need to call the ITCS Accounts Office at 734.764.8000.
6. If you are eligible for a uniqname, and did not previously create one, you will be provided with several uniqnames to choose from (based on the email address you submitted on the eligibility screen).
7. Select a uniqname from the list. NOTE: You also have the option to create a uniqname. If you choose this option, you will be asked to create a uniqname from 6 to 8 characters. Be aware that many uniqnames have already been taken, so uniqnames such as "george@umich.edu" or "sally@umich.edu" are probably not available.
8. You will then be directed to a page with two checkboxes - 1) Sign Up For Lifetime Email Forwarding, and 2) Receive University of Michigan Email Messages. Check your preference.
9. If you chose to sign up for Lifetime Email Forwarding, you will then be asked to enter the email address to which you would like your "uniqname@umich.edu" email address forwarded. You can choose a different email address than that which you originally indicated on the eligibility screen.
10. After selecting your email forwarding address, you will be prompted to select a password to accompany your new uniqname.
11. After selecting a password, you have the option to store a hint in the Online Directory in case you forget your password. The hint should be something that will help you remember your password. You will then have the option to select a challenge and response, which will prompt your hint if you forget your password. EXAMPLE: Challenge - "Where do I live?" Response - "Ann Arbor" prompts Password Hint - "My dog's name." From this you can remember that your password is "Sparky." NOTE: Response & Password are case-sensitive.
12. After completing all the steps, you will be directed to a University of Michigan Services page.
13. If you would also like to receive email sent to your "uniqname@engin.umich.edu" email address, send a request to caen@umich.edu.

From this point on, all email messages sent to your "uniqname@umich.edu" and "uniqname@engin.umich.edu" email addresses will be forwarded automatically to the new address you specified. To be effective, however, you must remember to keep your forwarding address current in the U-M Online Directory. Whenever you change jobs or Internet Service Providers (ISPs), be sure to change your forwarding address in the U-M Online Directory (http://directory.umich.edu).

NOTE: U-M is providing email FORWARDING ONLY. If you are interested in a U-M mailbox with full email storage capability, you may purchase this service through the University of Michigan's Information Technology Central Services (ITCS) at http://www.umonline.umich.edu/.