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The University's IAM system generates and assigns a permanent electronic identifier known as a UH Number to persons when they are entered into a System of Record, or manually entered into IAM by authorized administrative personnel known as Campus Identity Representatives. The the UH Number is a prerequisite for obtaining a UH Username via self-service. A UH Username (equivalent to a userID or netID) may be used, along with a password, for authentication to online services offered by the University.
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