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Get a UTHSC-Houston Digital ID

Steps in obtaining a digital ID

Currently this supports all versions of Netscape and IE 6.0 and above.  However, you have to install the file OnSiteMSI.msi if installing on IE 6.0 and higher. This is a short document that explains why you need OnSiteMSI.html. If you are using any other version, we are working on getting the other version working again. 
  • Use the SAME computer for all the steps below!
  • Do NOT switch browsers and use Communicator for some steps and IE for others!
  • After reading this page, click on "Request a Digital ID" at the end of this page.
  • Complete the on-line enrollment form.
  • Electronically submit the form which simultaneously causes your browser to
    1. request you to create a password for your secure area on your computer
    2. generate your private/public key set
    3. store your key set as strongly encrypted files on your personal computer
    4. sends the public key to the certification authority to await certification.
  • Physically go to a local registration authority (LRAA) to have your identity verified.
  • Upon identify verification, you will receive an e-mail message containing a URL. 
  • Use the URL to download your certified public key into the SAME personal computer and browser that you used to request certification. 
  • Export your digital ID to a portable storage device (i.e., Flash Drive; CD-ROM).
    1. Store the portable storage device in a safe, secure place for backup purposes.
    2. Use the portable storage device to import your Digital ID into other computers that you use.
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT

Make sure you select "High Security" when the security level window pops up. The name of the window is called "Creating a new RSA exchange key". For more information, please click here. Selecting the "High Security" option forces you to create a password. Failure to do this step will require that you revoke your Digital ID. You will then have to reapply for a new Digital ID with "High Security".

The password you chose for your security environment

  • is never sent out on the network,
  • must be unguessable,
  • must never be written down,
  • MUST NOT BE FORGOTTEN - ONLY YOU KNOW YOUR PASSWORD!!!!
Export your digital ID to a portable storage device & save in secure location.
  • Only you have your private key.
  • If your security environment is destroyed (e.g. a hard disc crash) you must import your digital ID from the portable storage device.
  • The portable storage device can also be used to install your key set on other computers such as a laptop, your home computer, etc.
REQUEST A DIGITAL ID


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