user account request
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Step 1: Complete Cyber Awareness/PII Training (CYBERM0000)
All DoD personnel (military, civilian, and contractors) must complete the annual Cyber Awareness/PII training (CYBERM0000) before requesting an EDU account. If you already have an up-to-date certificate skip to Step 2.
Go to MarineNet: https://www.mcele.usmc.mil/marinenet/ssologin.aspx?ReturnUrl=/id3/api/redirect?app=aem
For more instructions on creating a MarineNet account go to: https://portal.mcele.usmc.mil/content/mnet-portal/en/help/help-topics/login.html#hc-b2c0627660370eec (Copy and paste into your browser.)
1. Click LOGIN (top right)/
2. Log in or create a MarineNet account by following the prompts, either by:
- Using your CAC to sign in, or
- Manually entering your information to create an account.
3. Look up Cyber Awareness Training (CYBERM0000) and enroll in training.
Note: There are two trainings to complete in order to acquire certificate.
- Department of the Navy Annual Privacy Training (DONPII010A)
- DoD Cyber Awareness Challenge (DODCAC1000)
4. complete the USMC Cyber Awareness Training (CYBERM0000).
5. Save your CYBERM0000 certificate when finished. You will need it for your EDU account request.
If you have trouble with MarineNet: Use the MCeLE Help and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) links at the bottom of the MCeLE page.
Step 2: Create Your EDU Account Using AutoSAAR
AutoSAAR is CAC-enabled. Before starting, ensure that your CAC is inserted.
1. Create an AutoSAAR user account https://autosaar.usmc.mil/ (Copy and paste into your browser)
Click on the Accept button
2. Fill out all required information in this section and click Save . Zoom in on the image attached to this step for more details on how to complete each field.
Note: While completing the SAAR:
- List SSgt Patrick Mullins (Patrick.Mullins@usmcu.edu) or Carlton Spicer (Carlton.Spicer@usmcu.edu) as the Security Manager.
- List your supervisor as the approver. (If you do not select your supervisor, the process will stall.)
- Your supervisor must log in to AutoSAAR and approve your request.
3. Click Training Certificates in the top left, add your Cyber Awareness training certificate, then click Upload .
Step 3: Submit your edu autosaar
Log onto AutoSAAR portal using the following link below https://autosaar.usmc.mil/
1. Click on Accept .
2. Click on Create SAAR .
3. Scroll through the organizations and find the Marine Corps University logo, select it, scroll to the top of the page, and select Submit .
4. Select your request type and role. Then enter your EDIPI number, located on the back of your CAC. Finally, provide your justification for access and click Continue .
5. Click Next .
6. Select the checkbox to confirm that you have read and agree to the terms and conditions, then click E-Sign .
7. You will now be returned to the home screen, where you can track the status of your requests.
If you have issues at any point, contract the MCU IT helpdesk: