• Request an Ostaff Account Modification - add a new account or remove an old account
• Instructions to set or reset your Ostaff password
• Use the Password Self Service Management service

How do I get an account?

Your institution's OhioLINKLead Implementor must request your Ostaff account. Lead implementors complete anonline form or may email a request to OhioLINK Support with the name and email address for new accounts.

Once your Ostaff account is set up, you will receive an email with a temporary password. Please change the temporary password as soon as possible.See also:Instructions to set or reset your Ostaff password

Why do I need an Ostaff account?

Most content on Ostaff is available only to OhioLINK members. An Ostaff account allows members to login and acess the site. 

I have forgotten my password, or I need to change my current password. What should I do?

Visit ourSelf-service Password Management page.
See also:Instructions to set or reset your Ostaff password

What is an Ostaff acount username?

Your Ostaff account username is your institutional email address, for example "jdoe@somewhere.edu".
Sorry, Ostaff accounts cannot use a Gmail or personal email address.

August 29, 2025