OAM (Odin Account Manager)

What is OAM?

OAM stands for Odin Account Manager. OAM is the system used by PSU users to administrate computer accounts ("Odin" accounts) on a self-service model. Odin accounts are used for email (Webmail), Blackboard, wireless, accessing campus computers, file storage, and websites. With OAM, users can change passwords, set up email forwards and update their directory information. OAM registration is required to access MyPSU and Course Studio. After completing the OAM registration process, all PSU computer accounts are synchronized on the same username and password.

All current users will be required to register their Odin accounts starting on October 26, 2009.

Users who do not register their accounts through OAM may be denied access to email, file storage, websites , wireless, Blackboard and the PSU Information System. Users will be required to call or visit the USS Helpdesk to have their accounts reinstated.

To register with OAM:

1. Visit oam.pdx.edu
2. Login with your current Odin username and password (the same account used for email, Blackboard, wireless, computer login)
3. Follow the instructions on the OAM website to complete your registration (see below for more assistance in following the process)

• Unified account name (the Odin username)
• Unified authentication (ie: synchronized password)
• Self service account activation (you don't have to come down to the Helpdesk)
• Access to MyPSU portal
• Use email for internal PSU administrative communication with students and employees
• Online directory entry updating (for employees)
• Self service password reset (in case you forgot your password - use your secret questions to identify yourself)
• Password aging to increase security

What are the changes required to use OAM?

•  Users must complete an initial registration process which takes approximately 10 minutes
• Passwords will expire every 180 days (this policy is a requirement of the Oregon University System)

OAM can be accessed at https://oam.pdx.edu

Assistance in using OAM:

How to Use OAM to Create your ODIN Account

How to Use OAM to Manage your Existing ODIN Account

MyPSU FAQ