TU-ID
TU-IDs and WLAN visitor accounts

Differences between TU-IDs and WiFi guest accounts

WiFi (eduroam) Printing in PC rooms Access to additional TU Darmstadt services Time limit Application
WiFi guest account X -- -- Yes, to a maximum of 6 months. Necessary.
TU-ID for guests X X upon request Yes, to a maximum of 2 years. Necessary.
TU-ID for employees X X central services Valid for entire duration. Via settings, needs to be activated individually.
TU-ID for students X X central services Valid for entire duration. Via settings, needs to be activated individually.

Explanations

WiFi guest account

Application: WiFi guest accounts can be requested online by employees at TU Darmstadt. This is done by help of the university's IDM-Portal at the section “WLAN Besucher” (WiFi guest). This guest account is valid and active as soon as it is requested.

TU ID for guests

Application: See page TU-ID for guests

Access to further services: Can be arranged by the individual in charge of each service.

Employees

Application: Further application processes are not necessary.

Access to further services: Essential central services, like TuCaN or specific websites can be used. In order to get access to further service, an according application is needed.

Students

Application: Further application processes are not necessary.

Access to further services: Essential central services, like TuCaN or specific websites can be used. In order to get access to further services, an according application is needed.