Odin

Setting up a PSU Computer Account (Odin)

You can get access to e-mail, Blackboard, library resources, and other resources with your PSU Computer account (or Odin account.) If you are a student who is registered for at least one credit or a newly hired staff or faculty, you can get a Odin account via the following method:

Accessing PSU Computer Account Directories Off-Campus using Windows

Your ODIN account provides you with file storage that you can securely access from any computer that is connected to the internet. PSU maintains a website that you can use to get to these files when you need them.

PSU Email Settings (Advanced Users)

This article lists the client settings needed to use PSU email and is intended for users already familiar with configuring their email clients. Users who need step-by-step instructions should refer to the configuration article for their email client.

How to enable Mail Forwarding for PSU Webmail

This article will describe how to set up a forwarding filter from within your PSU Webmail account. This will ensure that you recieve important messages sent to your PSU email address even if you do not regularly check it.

Acceptable Use Policy

This acceptable use policy governs the use of computers and networks at Portland State University (PSU). As a user of these resources, you are responsible for reading and understanding this document. If you have any questions, please contact the User Support Services Helpdesk at 503-725-4357.

What is the life-cycle of my PSU Computer Account?

The following is a short description of the life-cycle of a PSU Computer Account. A detailed description follows.

OAM (Odin Account Manager)

What is OAM?

How to Use OAM to Manage your Existing Odin Account

This article will describe how to use the ODIN Account Manager (OAM) system to manage your ODIN account. OAM allows you to synchronize your ODIN account with your PSU Information System (Banweb) login, so that you may use one username and password to access all PSU computing resources. If you ever forget your password, OAM also has a handy 'Forgot Password' feature that will allow you to reset your own login information from any computer 24/7, without having to verify your identity with the User Support Services Helpdesk.

How to Use OAM to Create your Odin Account

This article will describe the process of creating a new ODIN account using the Odin Account Manager (OAM) system. OAM serves as a centralized account management site where you can create your account, change your password, and manage your mail options. Faculty and Staff will now be able to update their PSU Directory information directly though OAM.

How much space is available in my PSU email account?

Depending on your status at the University, your ODIN account will have a fixed amount of mailbox space on PSU mail servers.

Students can store 500mb in their university email accounts.
Staff/Faculty can store 2gb in their university email accounts.

If you are nearing the upper limit of your quota, space can be freed up via the following methods: