1. Obtain a Fermilab ID via the Web (click here) or in person at the Fermilab Users Office in Wilson Hall.


2. Request your computer account via the WEB:
   • Read the "Fermilab Policy on Computing".
     
   • Apply for a lab mail server account, Unix uid/gid, and KERBEROS principal at: https://fermi.service-now.com/kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB0010797
     
   • Apply for a CDF login pool account, access to CDF internal web pages, and CAF (FermiGrid) access: Unix account request.
   • Complete basic security training via your Individual Training Plan (Course FN000374).
   • It may take a few days for the CDF Spokespersons to approve accounts, and for the Fermilab Service Desk to setup your accounts. The Service Desk will contact you via the e-mail you provided.
     
   • New users wishing to do analyses need to follow-up on their Unix account request.
   • AFTER your KERBEROS principal is setup, you may request a Windows Fermi domain account with CDF privileges by filling out a Service Desk Request (http://fermi.service-now.com/fsc/) or send an e-mail to servicedesk@fnal.gov. Necessary text is provided in the following link: http://www-cdf.fnal.gov/computing/windowsaccountrequest.html.

You are now a registered member of CDF! Please enter your name and information in the CDF Run II People Database.

Old newcomers page.