Policy and Compliance
Please read and review the TAMU Acceptable Use Policy, and agree to abide by the policies and procedures outlined therein: https://u.tamu.edu/IT_Acceptable_Use and Rules for Responsible Computing: https://rules-saps.tamu.edu/PDFs/29.01.03.M0.02.pdf
Password sharing violates University Security Control: Access Control (AC) - Account Management (AC-2), https://it.tamu.edu/policy/it-policy/controls-catalog/controls/AC/AC-2/
Password Requirements:
- Passwords must contain at least eight characters and no more than 128 characters.
- Passwords must have at least one uppercase letter and one lowercase letter.
- Passwords must contain a non-alphabetic character, such as numbers or any special characters on a standard keyboard, including space.
- Passwords cannot consist of a single dictionary word but can contain multiple dictionary words.
- Passwords cannot contain words connected to Texas A&M culture, including but not limited to aggie, whoop, hullabaloo, bonfire, and reveille.
- Passwords cannot contain your birthdate, UIN, or username
Texas A&M University at Qatar account
Technology Services - Qatar provides computing equipment and online resources, on and off-campus, to TAMUQ students, faculty, staff, and invited guests to facilitate teaching, learning, research, and the administrative activities that support these objectives. TAMUQ account password will expire after one year.
Activate the TAMUQ account
1. Go to: tamuq.onelogin.com
2. Type in your TAMUQ credentials (DUO Security prompt will appear)
3. Type in your new password and make sure that the requirements has been fulfilled.
Enable the Duo Multi-Factor Authentication
Supported devices: iOS, Android and Windows phone
- Login to any Duo MFA-enabled TAMUQ resources and enter your TAMUQ credentials.
- Download the Duo Mobile app from Apple Store or Google Play Store.
- Click Start setup.
4. Select device type – Mobile phone. You can enroll Duo to multiple devices.
5. Search for country – Qatar. Enter your Qatar number. Then click Continue.
6. Click on the Tick box to confirm the number you entered. Then click Continue.
7. Verify the number. You will receive an SMS to your registered mobile number. Enter the 6-digit code. Click Verify and then hit Continue.
8. See the Duo Settings. Select your authentication method. Then click Continue to Login.
9. Choose your authentication method – Push notification OR Enter a Passcode.
If you have any further questions, email servicedesk@qatar.tamu.edu or call us at (974) 4423-0009.