Authorized User Access

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Texas A&M University is updating the login process for the bill payment site to improve security and simplify account access.

Beginning June 1, authorized user access to the bill payment site will transition to the same login credentials used for guest access in the Howdy Portal.

Previously, setting up access to the bill payment site required multiple steps and Howdy was not directly connected, making the process complicated; now, with the seamless new integration, students can set up access directly in Howdy, simplifying and streamlining their billing and payment experience. 

Howdy Portal

Setting Up Parent/Guest Access to Howdy Portal

View the steps below and click the dropdown arrows to see detailed instructions.
Step 1: Student Grants Access to Parent/Guest  
This step must be completed by the student.

  1. Log in to Howdy using your NetID and password.
  2. Search for “Parent” or “Guardian” in the search box. Select the Parent/Guardian Access Control suggestion.
  3. Click the Add Parent/Guardian Access button to add a parent or guardian to your account.
  4. Provide the following information:
    1. Parent/guardian last name
    2. Parent/guardian first name
    3. Parent/guardian email address
  5. Select the item or items you want your parent or guardian to be able to access.
  6. Click Submit.
Step 2: Parent/Guest Activates Account  
Once access is granted, the parent/guardian will receive an email with instructions to activate their account and set a password.

  1. Check your email (the one provided by the student) for an activation link.
  2. Click the link in the activation email and follow the instructions in the email to set up your password.
  3. Once your account is activated, you’ll receive a confirmation email.
  4. Log in to Howdy using the Guest Login option. You will use the username and password you created in the previous steps.

Important: Parents/guardians should always log in with their own credentials. Using a student’s NetID and password may trigger security measures and lock the account.

Accessing with a ".edu" email address

If you currently access the bill payment site with a ".edu" email address, you may need to update your login information. Accessing with a non-.edu email address is now required.
Instructions for Updating Authorized User Email Address  
  1. Ask your student to update your email address:
    • Your student can grant you access using a different, non-.edu email address.
  2. How students can update or add an authorized user:
    • Log in to the Howdy Portal.
    • Go to the “Pay Bill” or “Authorized Users” section.
    • Select “Add Authorized User.”
    • Enter the new (non-.edu) email address and complete the process.
    • If needed, remove access for any email accounts that are no longer in use.

Difficulties Logging In

Troubleshooting  
  1. Make sure you are logging into howdy.tamu.edu using the Guest Login option.
  2. Make sure you are logging in with the username and password you created after receiving the account creation email.
  3. If you are not sure of your password, you can change it by clicking the Forgot Password link below the username and password boxes.
  4. If you are getting an error message, try clearing your cache and cookies.

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