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Create and Manage External Collaborator (XIAS) Accounts

UAB uses the XIAS system for managing external collaborator access to technology resources. To access UAB resources, external collaborators must be sponsored for a XIAS account by a UAB employee. When this occurs, the UAB employee is called "Sponsor" and the external collaborator "Guest".

We recommend Sponsor and Guest stay in close contact during the XIAS account creation process to more quickly identify and resolve any issues that may arise.

Important

If you need to revoke XIAS Guest access to RCS services, please Contact Support.

Info

XIAS stands for External Identity Access Support

What Do We Need Before Starting?

Before starting, you'll need the following prerequisites.

  • The Sponsor will need:
    • an RCS Account;
    • and a list of RCS resources each Guest needs access to;
    • and the email address each Guest wants to register with.
  • Guests must be able to access their email addresses.

How Do I Create a XIAS Account?

The process for creating and configuring a XIAS account has three phases. The Sponsor is responsible for the first two phases and the Guest is responsible for the third phase. RCS adds a fourth phase, Guest RCS account creation, after the first three XIAS phases.

The XIAS account creation phases are outlined in the cards shown below.

  • 1. Sponsor — Create Site

    First, the Sponsor will need to configure a Site. The Site allows configuring Guests.

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  • 2. Sponsor — Create User

    Second, the Sponsor will need to configure a User for the Guest. User configuration allows Guest account creation.

    Read more

  • 3. Guest — Create XIAS Account

    Third, the Guest should follow these instructions to create their XIAS account.

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  • 4. Guest — Create RCS Account

    Lastly, the Guest may now create an RCS account.

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How Do I Manage XIAS Sites and Users?

Do you already have Sites and Users and want to update URIs, end dates, or which Users can access which Sites?

  • Sponsor — Manage Site

    Need to update Site URIs or end date, or add new Users?

    Read more

  • Sponsor — Manage User

    Need to update User end dates, or add to a new Site?

    Read more

Help

For support with the XIAS web app and XIAS account management, please contact askit@uab.edu.

For support with this documentation, please Contact Support.

Important

If you need to revoke XIAS Guest access to RCS services, please Contact Support.