UMS User Account Management (Self-Service)

UMS User Account Management (Self-Service) is the official portal for managing your University of Maine System (UMS) user account, also known as your UMS ID. This account provides access to system-wide services such as Brightspace, MaineStreet, UMS Email, and the MyCampus Portal.

Through this self-service portal, users can:

  • Activate an account
  • Change or recover a password
  • Forward email to another address
  • View account information and maintenance
  • Manage multi-factor authentication
  • Change a UMS user account username
  • Defer Account Deactivation

This tool is essential for maintaining secure and uninterrupted access to UMS digital resources.

Also Known As

  • Self-Service
  • User Account Management
  • accounts.maine.edu

How to Access

To use this service click accounts.maine.edu

Available To

  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Students
  • Alumni
  • Retirees

Access to UMS Services is based upon the UMS Account Life Cycle Policy.

Where Available

  • System-wide - Any Campus

Charges for Service

  • There are no direct charges to departments or individuals for this service.

Common Requests, Incidents and Questions

  • Activating a new UMS account
  • Resetting or recovering a forgotten password
  • Setting up or managing multi-factor authentication (MFA)
  • Forwarding @maine.edu email to another address
  • Changing your UMS username
  • Deferring account deactivation
 
Activate your account Change your password Defer Account Deactivation Recover a lost password Change your username

Service Offerings (5)

Activate Account
Activate your University of Maine System (UMS) account.
Password Change
Change your University of Maine System (UMS) account password using your current credentials.
Request Extension
Request a one-time 180-day extension to delay the deactivation of your University of Maine System (UMS) account after receiving a termination notice.
Set Password
Reset your University of Maine System (UMS) account password if forgotten, using your Student ID and security questions or external email.
UMS Username Change
Request a permanent change to your University of Maine System (UMS) username using the self-service tool.