---
type: source
title: "Information on the Handling of the Central User Account"
tags: [security, user-account, policy]
related: [zentraler-nutzeraccount, account-security-policy]
created: 2026-06-30
updated: 2026-06-30
sources: ["output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_allgemein_zentraler_nutzeraccount_info.md"]
---

# Information on the Handling of the Central User Account

This source provides critical security guidelines regarding the use of the central user account provided by the Universitätsrechenzentrum (URZ) at the Universität Greifswald.

## Key Provisions

### Personal Nature of the Account
The central user account is strictly **personal**. It serves as the primary credential for accessing all central IT systems, including:
- Email systems
- WLAN (Wireless LAN)
- Self-service portals

### Security Prohibitions
To protect both the user and the university, the following are strictly prohibited under **§6 Abs. 2 Pkt. 5 of the URZ Usage Regulations**:
- Sharing credentials (username and password) with third parties.
- Entering university credentials into IT services not affiliated with the Universität Greifswald, such as third-party websites, software applications, or smartphone apps.

### Enforcement and Consequences
The URZ regularly monitors IT services for suspicious access patterns. The following disciplinary actions are taken in case of violations:
1. **Immediate Blocking**: Accounts proven to be used by third parties will be blocked immediately.
2. **Permanent Revocation**: If unauthorized access continues after the user has been warned and the account has been reactivated, the URZ may permanently revoke the user's permission to use URZ services.

## Support
For issues related to Campus-IT (URZ central services), users are directed to:
- The **Groupware** ticket system.
- The URZ hotline at extension **1420**.