How to Obtain a WashU Key

Overview

External collaborators who need access to CNDA must first obtain a WashU Key. This is Washington University's network credential for non-WashU personnel and is required before you can create a CNDA2 account. WashU Keys for external users are issued through a faculty sponsorship process and are managed by WashU IT, not the CNDA Help Desk.

Before You Start

  • You must have a WashU faculty member who will sponsor your application
  • This is typically the PI on the project or projects you are working on
  • You only need one sponsor, regardless of how many projects you are associated with

Step 1: Complete the Guest Request Form

Complete the WashU Key guest request form:

Use the following values when completing the form:

  • Page 1: Enter your demographic information
  • Page 2:
    • Duration: 6–12 months
    • Visiting location: N/A
    • Purpose: Electronic access to cnda.wustl.edu
  • Page 3: Enter the email address of your WashU faculty sponsor

Step 2: Wait for Approval

  • WashU IT will contact your faculty sponsor to confirm their approval before your key is issued
  • You will receive an email notification when your key is approved

TIP

  • Keys are valid for the duration selected during the application, up to a maximum of one year
  • Contact your faculty sponsor to request a renewal before your key expires
  • CNDA Help Desk does not manage WashU Keys and cannot approve, renew, or revoke them

Information for Sponsors

If you are a WashU faculty member sponsoring an external collaborator:

  • You can contact WashU IT to revoke a key early if the collaboration ends
  • Keys are valid for the duration selected during the application, up to a maximum of one year, and must be renewed by the sponsor
  • CNDA Help Desk does not manage WashU Keys and cannot approve, renew, or revoke them

WashU Access Required

The following documentation is for sponsors and departmental approvers. It requires WashU SSO access to view and is not accessible to external users.

WashU Key Guest Information & Process For Sponsors and Departmental Approversopen in new window

Next Steps

Once your WashU Key is approved, proceed to create your CNDA2 account: