Guest User Access IT Resource Request

Guest With Existing Account

  • Log in to PEARL (Portal for Enterprise Access Request Library) formerly eCAT, using your UTD credentials.
  • Select Computer Access under "Access Requests (Existing Users)."

Computer Access link located as the second option, top to bottom.

  • Use the Name, NetID or UTD-ID fields to Lookup and select the user.
  • Continue filling out the form and enter the required information as follows:
    • Sponsor: Select department member authorized to sponsor guest users.
    • Usertype: Guest
    • Service Level: Depends on required access (see service levels).
  • When prompted, select the resources the user requires access to.
  • Review the request and Submit.

Guest Without Existing Account

  • Log in to PEARL (Portal for Enterprise Access Request Library) formerly eCAT, using your UTD credentials.
  • Select Request UTD-ID / NetID under "Need UTD-ID or NetID (New Users)."

Request UTD-ID/ Net ID is the only option under this section

  • Make sure to select the below as you fill out the form:
    • Classification: Guest
    • Department: [Your Department]
    • Sponsor of the user: Department member with permission to sponsor a guest.
Note: Check the box for User is a former employee or transferring from another UT institution if the user is returning or transfering.
  • Select the access needed:
    • Comet Card
    • Library Access
    • Computer Access
  • Pick the Service Level required for the user (see service levels).
  • Choose/type the resources the user requires access to.
  • Review the request, set a date for access Start/End > Submit.
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