Electronic ID

For Students, Faculty, Staff

Overview

Your Fordham ID is one of your most important assets. Fordham offers two types of IDs: an electronic ID OR a physical ID card. You can decide which type of ID you would like to use – you may only have ONE type of ID. 

You will need your ID to gain access to campuses, residence halls, offices, on-campus dining, computer labs, library services, event attendance, and more, so it is vital that you have your ID ready before you arrive or return to campus. 

We recommend opting for the electronic ID; it’s easy to access via your mobile phone using the Fordham Mobile Go app and hard to lose!

In order to set up your Fordham ID card, you must first claim your Fordham username and password, have access to the Fordham.edu Portal, and set up multi-factor authentication. You can then begin setting up your ID via the Portal itself or through the Fordham Mobile Go application (iOS/Android).

Get your Fordham ID

  • Option 1: Via the Fordham.edu Portal

    1. Log into Fordham.edu 
    2. Click on the My Apps page from the menu bar
    3. Scroll to the Common Tools section > click Fordham ID Setup / Convert 
    4. Click the Continue button in the Upload a Photo box 
    5. Follow the instructions to upload a photo for your Fordham ID

    Option 2:  Via the Fordham Mobile Go app

    1. Download the Fordham Mobile Go app from the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android
    2. Open the app and click the menu icon (3 horizontal bars) in top right corner
    3. Scroll down to the Additional Resources section and click Fordham ID Set Up
    4. Log in with your Fordham username and password 
    5. Follow the instructions to upload a photo for your Fordham ID

  • Option 1: via the Portal

    1. Log into Fordham.edu
    2. Click on the My Apps page from the menu bar > scroll to the Common Tools section > click Fordham ID Setup / Convert 
    3. Click the Continue button in the "Select or Convert ID Type" box 
    4. Select the Electronic ID (eID) or the Physical ID option and click Submit
    5. Follow the instructions to finish setting up your ID
    6. If you select an eID, you will need to follow the instructions in the section below to set up your eID on your mobile device
    7. If you select a Physical ID Card, you will need to book an appointment to pick up your ID card

    Option 2: Via the Fordham Mobile Go app

    1. Download the Fordham Mobile Go app from the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android
    2. Open the app, scroll down, and click the eID Photo Card button
    3. Log in with your Fordham username and password 
    4. Click the link to opt-in to the Electronic ID
    5. Select the Electronic ID (eID) or the Physical ID option and click Submit
    6. Follow the instructions to finish setting up your ID
    7. If you select an eID, you will need to follow the instructions in the section below to set up your eID on your mobile device
    8. If you select a Physical ID Card, you will need to book an appointment to pick up your ID card

Set up and Use your Electronic ID

  • After you choose the eID, you will get an activation code to enter into the Fordham Mobile Go App to set up your eID on your mobile device.

    1. Check your Fordham email account for an email with the subject "Setup your Mobile Device with eID Campus Access.” Follow the instructions in the email.
    2. Download the Fordham Mobile Go app from the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android
    3. Open the app on your mobile device and click on the eID Campus Access button    
      • Android devices: Enable app access to Bluetooth, location services, and NFC if prompted
      • Apple devices: Enable app access to Bluetooth and location services if prompted
    4. Click Add an ID
    5. Enter your invitation code
    6. Click Add 
    7. When your app refreshes, the eID Campus Access screen will display as ACTIVE     
    8. This will now enable you to tap your eID at any card reader for campus/building entry, dining dollars, printing, library, and more! 
      • Note: Upon setting up your eID access in the app for the first time, it can take up to 2 hours for the system to process your access and enable you to tap.
    1. Unlock your mobile device and open the Fordham Mobile Go App
      • You do NOT need to login with MFA and display your eID for the tap to work.
      • Ensure your mobile device and Fordham Mobile Go App are enabled with Bluetooth and location services. Android devices will also need NFC enabled.
      • Your mobile device needs to be unlocked with the app running in order to tap.
      • From time to time it may be necessary to restart the app if you never close it.
    2. Hold the back of your device up to the ID reader for at least 5 seconds
      • We recommend keeping the app open when you are on campus to easily tap throughout the day.
      • Your eWallet may pop up when tapping, but your information is not being read.
    1. Open the Fordham Mobile Go app on your mobile device
    2. Scroll down and click the eID Photo Card button on the app’s homepage
    3. Log in with your Fordham credentials and MFA

    Note: You do not need to display your eID Photo Card to tap your eID for campus access.

Additional ID Resources

    1. Log into Fordham.edu
    2. Click on the My Apps page from the menu bar > scroll to the Common Tools section > click Fordham ID Setup / Convert
    3. Click the Continue button in the "Already Have a Fordham ID" box
    4. Fill out the form and Submit
    5. Your card will be deactivated

    To receive another physical ID card:

    1. Book an appointment with ID Services. A replacement fee will apply

    To switch to an eID:

    1. Log into Fordham.edu > click on the My Apps page from the menu bar > scroll to the Common Tools section > click Fordham ID Setup / Convert 
    2. Click the Continue button in the "Select or Convert ID Type" box 
    3. Select the Electronic ID (eID) option and click Submit
    4. Follow the instructions above in the "Set up and Use your Electronic ID" section of this page 

  • Set up your eID on a new device or reconfigure an existing device to be able to tap for campus access. 

    1. Log into Fordham.edu
    2. Click on the My Apps page from the menu bar > scroll to the Common Tools section > click Fordham ID Setup / Convert
    3. Click the Continue button in the "Already Have a Fordham ID" box
    4. Fill out the form and Submit
    5. You will get a new activation code to enter into the Fordham Mobile Go App to set up your eID on your mobile device.
    6. Download the Fordham Mobile Go app from the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android
    7. Open the app on your mobile device and click on the eID Campus Access button   
      • Android devices: Enable app access to Bluetooth, location services, and NFC if prompted
      • Apple devices: Enable app access to Bluetooth and location services if prompted
    8. Click Add an ID
    9. Enter your invitation code
    10. Click Add
    11. When your app refreshes, the eID Campus Access screen will display as ACTIVE
    12. This will now enable you to tap your eID at any card reader for campus/building entry, dining dollars, printing, library, and more!
      • Note: Upon setting up your eID access in the app for the first time, it can take up to 2 hours for the system to process your access and enable you to tap.

  • Your physical ID card will be deactivated when you follow the instructions below to switch to an eID. Please shred your old ID card.

    1. Log into Fordham.edu
    2. Click on the My Apps page from the menu bar > scroll to the Common Tools section > click Fordham ID Setup / Convert 
    3. Click the Continue button in the Select or Convert ID Type box 
    4. Select the Electronic ID (eID) or the Physical ID option and click Submit
    5. Follow the instructions above in the "Set up and Use your Electronic ID" section of this page to complete your eID set up

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