Accounts and Access
Your PirateID is how you are identified for logging in to most computer resources at ECU. It is made up of your initials and your birth date (MMDD). Additional characters are added if your PirateID is the same as an existing student.
Example PirateID: pdp0704
You can look up your Pirate ID by going to www.ecu.edu and clicking on the 
icon. Type in your name and click search to find out your e-mail address.
ECU ID
All faculty, staff and students are being assigned a unique “ECU ID” that identifies you at East Carolina University. This was previously known as your Banner ID. Your initial passphrase can be found in your admissions letter. The university is replacing all Social Security numbers with this new ID to better protect your identity and confidential information, and to comply with the Identity Theft Protection Act. It is required for university business but needs to be protected as your personal identifier.
Example ECU ID: B00993421
Helpful Hint: If you forget your ECU ID, you can also find it on OneStop.
- Go to http://onestop.ecu.edu
- Enter your PirateID and Passphrase.
- From the “Tools” page, select “What is My ECU ID?” located in the Banner box.
Passphrase Requirement
Your ECU password is referred to as passphrase. Passphrases are passwords that contain special characters to make them more secure.
Passphrase Maintenance
You will be required to change your passphrase (password) before logging into any of our systems. Visit pirateid.ecu.edu and enter your Pirate ID. Users can manage their own passphrases (passwords) by registering on-line.
