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CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
CENTRAL MOBILE ID
YOUR MOBILE ID ................................................................................................... 2
Your Central ID Card…now on your phone! ....................................................... 2
Hardware Requirements .................................................................................... 2
Getting Started ................................................................................................... 3
First Central ID Card - Photo Submission/Prep ................................................ 3
Set-up for Apple Users ....................................................................................... 3
Setting Up Mobile ID on iPhone or Apple Watch .......................................... 3
Using Mobile ID on Your Apple Device ......................................................... 4
Set-up for Android Users .................................................................................... 5
Setting Up Mobile ID on Android ................................................................. 5
Using Mobile ID on Android ......................................................................... 6
Using Your Mobile ID Around Campus……………………..………………………………….6
Frequently Asked Questions .............................................................................. 7
Accessing Your Account ................................................................................. 8
Setting Up Your Device .................................................................................. 8
Managing Your Account .............................................................................. 11
Securing Your Account ................................................................................. 14
Using Your Mobile ID ........................................ ...............................................7
APPENDIX .......................................................... ..............................................176
eAccount Mobile App Features.................................................................. 16
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YOUR CENTRAL MOBILE ID
Your Central ID Cardnow on your iPhone, Apple Watch and
Android phones!
The new Central Mobile ID is available to all enrolled students and current
employees. Tap your iPhone, Apple Watch or Android phone at readers across
campus to conveniently access your Central ID. Add your Central ID card either to
one iPhone and one Apple Watch, or one Android phone. A complete list of
services can be found at the end of this document.
Mobile ID Requirements
iPhone
iPhone SE, iPhone 6s or later
iOS 12 or later
Apple Watch
Apple Watch Series 1 or later
Watch OS 5 or later
Apple ID
Signed into iCloud. If two devices are used, both must be
signed into same iCloud account.
Android Phone
Version 6.0 or later; NFC enabled device capable
of supporting Google Pay.
eAccounts Mobile App
Loaded from Apple App Store or Google Play stores by
searching Transact eAccounts
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Getting Started
Minimal set up is required to use your Central Mobile ID. Most users can begin
using their Central Mobile ID on their phone in minutes. An approved photo is
required prior to uploading the app. If you have not submitted a photo, please go
to it.cmich.edu/onlinephotosubmission. Enter your cmich login.
Photo Submission/Preparation
1. Once you have received your Central Michigan University global ID and set
your password, please submit your photo to be displayed on your Central
Mobile ID:
Please review our photo requirements at
it.cmich.edu/onlinephotosubmission and upload your photo for your
Central Mobile ID. Photos will be approved within five business days.
2. If you haven’t done so already, set up your global ID and password and multi-
factor authentication login at cmich.teamdynamix.com.
Set-up for iPhone and Apple Watch Users
Setting Up Mobile ID on iPhone or Apple Watch
1. Download the Transact eAccounts Mobile app from the App Store to your
phone.
2. Open Transact eAccounts. Click through the startup screens and tap Get
Started.
3. Search for Central Michigan University and click through to the Central
Mobile ID login screen.
4. Enter your CMU global ID and password to authenticate your device. If you
have not set up your CMU global ID and password, please go to
it.cmich.edu/onlinephotosubmission.
5. Once you have successfully authenticated in eAccounts, click the Add to
Apple Wallet button to add your Central Mobile ID to Apple Wallet. You
can add your student ID to one iPhone and one Apple Watch.
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a) Click iPhone and continue through the prompts (Next, Agree to
Terms & Conditions).
b) When the process is complete, the app will send a notification to
verify your Central Mobile ID has been added to Wallet.
c) Tap Done in the upper right corner to return to the Home screen of
the app.
d) You can now add your Apple Watch using the same process.
Adding Your Mobile ID to Apple Wallet on a Second Device
1. Repeat steps 1-5 to login to the Transact eAccounts Mobile App.
2. Ensure your second device is signed into the same iCloud account as the
first device.
3. From the Campus ID screen in Transact eAccounts, tap the in the upper
right corner of your Transact Mobile Credential display.
4. Tap Add or Remove Campus ID from Wallet.
5. Choose your second device to add your Transact Mobile Credential.
6. On the Add Card to Wallet screen, tap Next in the upper right corner.
7. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete adding your card.
Using Mobile ID on Your iPhone
Your iPhone or Apple Watch must be turned on, but it does not have to be
connected to a network. For iPhones 6S, iPhone 6S Plus and later, Express Mode
allows you to use your Central Mobile ID without unlocking the device with a
passcode, Touch ID, or Face ID. Just tap your device against the reader to
recognize your Central Mobile ID On iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR Express Mode
with power reserve is available for up to five hours after the device’s battery
needs to be charged.
To display your Central Mobile ID, open Apple Wallet and select your
Central ID from your saved cards.
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To add funds to your accounts in the Transact eAccounts app, first save a
payment method at the Transact eAccounts website at
it.cmich.edu/transacteaccount for Transact eAccounts.
o Make a deposit via your desktop or mobile browser.
o After completing the deposit, there will be an option to save your
credit card information.
o Once you have added the card information on the Transact
eAccounts website, that card will be available in the Transact
eAccounts app for future deposits. If you have already used Transact
eAccounts to access your Central Mobile ID, you will need to sign out
and back in to update the saved payment information.
Set-up for Android Users
Setting Up Mobile ID on Android
1. Enable NFC on your phone in your Settings menu. NFC settings can be
found in different areas of the Settings menu, depending on your device. A
common location is Connected Devices>Connection Settings. (If not found
there, use the Search option on the top right to double check.)
2. Toggle the NFC setting to On.
3. Open Google Pay and make sure it is enabled as the default payment
application. If the app prompts you to add a credit card, you can bypass
that screen and return to the Google Pay home screen.
4. Download the Transact eAccounts Mobile app from the Google Play Store
to your phone.
5. Open Transact eAccounts, click through the startup screens and tap Get
Started.
6. Search for Central Michigan University and click through to the Central
Mobile ID login screen.
7. Enter your CMU global Id and password to authenticate your device. If you
have not set up your global ID and password, please go to
cmich.teamdynamix.com.
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8. Once you have successfully authenticated in eAccounts, click the Add to
Google Pay button to add your Central Mobile ID to Google Pay.
a) Continue through the prompts (Next, Accept the Central Michigan
University Terms & Conditions).
b) Next, Accept the Google Pay Terms of Service.
c) The next screen will confirm that the ID has been added to Google
Pay.
Using Mobile ID on Android
You do not need to unlock your phone, but the screen must be awake to use
your Central ID. Tap the power button to wake the screen and tap your
phone against the reader. Note, the antenna location may vary by device,
although it is often in the middle of the phone. As a result, you may have to
adjust the orientation of your phone against the reader to have your mobile
credential recognized.
To display your Central ID, open the Transact eAccounts app and select the
View in Google Pay icon.
To add funds to your accounts in the Transact eAccounts app, first save a
payment method at the Transact eAccounts website: it.cmich.edu/
transacteaccount.
o Make a deposit via your desktop or mobile browser.
o After completing the deposit, there will be an option to save your
credit card information.
o Once you have added the card information on the Transact eAccounts
website, that card will be available in the Transact eAccounts app for
future deposits. If you have already used Transact eAccounts to
access your Central Mobile ID, you will need to sign out and back in to
update the saved payment information.
Contact information for the CentralCard Office is also available from
the Central ID menu in Google Pay.
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Using Your Central Mobile ID On and Around Campus
Where can I use my Central Mobile ID?
Door Access (allow 30 minutes for door activation after provisioning the
m
obile credential)
Residential restaurants
Dining retail locations
Park Library
SAC
Events
Frequently Asked Questions
I am not having success adding my Central Mobile ID to
my device. Who can help me?
Contact the Help Desk at: 989-774-3662
How do I change or recover my school login password?
Contact the Help Desk at: 989-774-3662
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How do I activate and install the multi-factor
authentication?
Contact the Help Desk at: 989-774-3662
Do I still need my physical Central ID card?
No, the Central Mobile ID on your device is all you will need. If you do not
have an eligible device, you will need to get a physical Central ID card from
the CentralCard Office.
Can I use a physical Central ID once I have created my Central
Mobile ID?
No, your physical Central ID card will be permanently disabled once your
Central Mobile ID is provisioned.
Accessing Your Account
Why can’t I double-tap the side button with my phone locked to
see my balances in Apple Pay?
When using Express Mode (iPhone 6s or later), your Central Mobile ID will
not be displayed with other cards in Apple Wallet for security reasons.
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Can I use Mobile ID if my phone’s battery is dead?
If you have any of the iPhone XS, XS Max or XR models, yes. Express Mode
with power reserve is available for up to five hours when your phone needs
to be charged. (For more details, see https://support.apple.com/en-
us/HT208965.) Android phones and other iPhone models (iPhone 8 and
earlier) do not offer this feature.
Setting Up Your Device
How do I check my iPhone device version?
1. On your device, go to Settings>General>Software Updates.
2. If your device is running iOS 12.2 or later, you’re ready to use th
e
M
obile ID
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3. If not, tap Download>Install. You may need to enter your passcode to
start the update.
4. Once the download is complete, follow the instructions on your
phone to finish upgrading to the latest version of iOS.
How do I check my Apple Watch device and/or software
version?
1. The Series # for your Apple Watch can be found on the back of the
Watch.
a. Note: The Series 0 Watch is not eligible for this program.
2. Instructions for verifying and/or updating your Apple Watch software
version can be found at https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204641.
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What if I have questions about my Apple ID or iCloud?
Information can be found at https://support.apple.com/apple-id or
https://support.apple.com/icloud.
How do I verify and/or update my Android phone device
version and software?
1. From your device tap: Settings>About Phone>Software Information
a. To update, from your device tap: Settings >General >Software
Update >Download >Install >Passcode may be required. Your
device will display the estimated download time.
I already have the Transact eAccounts mobile app installed. Do I
need to update?
Yes, you will need to install the updated version of the Transact eAccounts
mobile app.
How do I update the Transact eAccounts mobile app?
On your device, visit the App Store or Google Play Store and search
Transact eAccounts. The store will prompt you to install any required
updates.
How many devices can I add?
You can add either one iPhone and one Apple Watch, or one Android
phone on your account. See the ‘Securing My Account’ section
below if you have lost a device and need to deactivate your credential.
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How do I add my Central Mobile ID to my new iPhone or Apple
Watch?
First remove the pass from your old device from Apple Wallet. Once
removed, go to the e-accounts app on your new iPhone and follow the
steps to add to Apple Wallet.
Managing Your Account
Do I need to reactivate my devices each term?
No. As long as your enrollment status meets our eligibility requirements,
devices you have enrolled will remain current. For security purposes, we
may deactivate devices that have not been used for an extended period.
You can re-enroll those devices whenever you wish.
What if I am away from campus for the semester, and I don’t
want my Central Mobile ID on my device? Can I delete and re-
add it later?
Yes, you can remove your credential from Apple Wallet and re-add it when
you return.*
To remove your Central Mobile ID, navigate to the Wallet app, tap (…) in
the lower right corner of your card and select Remove Card.
To remove your Apple Watch credential, navigate to the Watch app on your
P
hone, scroll to the bottom and select Wallet & Apple Pay. Tap on your
Central Mobile ID, scroll to the bottom, and select Remove Card.
*To add credentials back onto your device, you must meet eligibility requirements and not have
exceeded the device limit for your Central Mobile ID.
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Can I delete my Central Mobile ID from Apple Wallet or Google
Pay through the Transact eAccounts mobile app?
Yes, but we recommend the Remove Card Option directly from Apple
Wallet or Google Pay.
From iPhone:
1. Navigate to the Wallet app.
2. Tap (…) in the lower right corner of your card.
3. Scroll to the bottom and select Remove Card.
4. Eligible cardholders who have not exceeded their device limit can
add their Mobile ID back at any time.
From Apple Watch:
1. N
avigate to the Watch app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and select Wallet & Apply Pay.
3. Tap on Transact Mobile Credential.
4. Scroll to the bottom and select Remove Card.
5. Eligible cardholders who have not exceeded their device limit can
add their Mobile ID back at any time.
From Google Pay:
1. Open Google Pay.
2. Select your Campus ID from the available cards.
3. Touch the three dots in the upper right corner of the screen.
4. Select Remove ID.
5. Confirm Remove ID selection.
Fr
om Transact eAccounts:
1. Open the Transact eAccounts Mobile App on your phone.
2. Tap Continue to Sign In and login with your school credentials.
3. Approve the multi-factor authentication request.
4. Click on your photo in the upper left corner.
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5. Under Campus ID, click the icon in the upper right corner of your School
ID Card display.
6. Tap Add or Remove Campus ID from Wallet at the bottom of the bac
k
of your School ID Card display.
7. Select device(s) to remove from your card.
8. Tap Remove in the pop-up box.
9. Tap on the Remove Card notification at the top of the screen or go to
Google Pay and tap Remove Card displayed under the School ID Card.
10. Tap Remove in the pop-up box and the card will be removed from your
Google Pay.
How do I update information on my Central Mobile ID?
Name information on the Central Mobile ID comes to us from the
university’s core business systems and needs to be updated there.
Students, faculty, and staff should contact the Registrar’s Office. Once
changes are completed, the updates will sync to the Central Mobile ID on
your phone within 48 hours.
Why are my account balance(s) not displaying?
Account balances are currently only displayed on Apple devices.
If your account balances are $0, they will not display until funds are
added.
If you have available funds that are not displaying, please contact th
e
CentralCard Office at 989-774-384 or email centralcard@cmich.edu.
My balance is different on my device than in Transact
eAccounts?
Confirm your device is not in Airplane Mode or experiencing any other
service interruption. Updates cannot be made when there is no connecting
service to sync data between Transact eAccounts and your device. The
Transact eAccounts app will display the most current information.
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Why do I have a negative balance on my Flex Dollar account?
A negative balance can occur if you make a transaction when a retail device
is offline. When the device comes back online and the transaction is
posted, you will see a negative balance if there are not enough funds in
your account to cover the transaction.
I used my credit card at a participating retail location when I
meant to use my Central Mobile ID. What can I do to correct my
payment source?
Return to the location of the sale and request the store issue a credit card
refund, then process the transaction against your Central Mobile ID.
I am graduating or leaving the University. What happens to my
Mobile ID?
Your Central Mobile ID will become inactive when you no longer meet
eligibility requirements. If you transfer to another participating program or
department at Central Michigan University, your credential will stay active
and update accordingly.
Securing Your Account
What should I do if I lose my card or device, or if I believe there has
been fraudulent use of my credential?
Log into Transact eAccounts at it.cmich.edu/transacteaccount to deactivate
your card or device. Or during regular business hours, contact the
CentralCard Office at 989-774-3484. Be sure to specify whether the
physical ID card, watch, and/or mobile ID should be deactivated. Any
device not specified to be suspended will remain active.
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If applicable, identify the fraudulent activity: For purchases using Flex
Dollars, contact the CentralCard Office via email centralcard@cmich.edu
and report the suspected fraud. If door access was involved, contact the
Help Desk at 989-774-3662.
In the Transact eAccounts app:
o Click the settings gear in the upper right corner.
o Select the Card Management option.
o Choose the credential you want to deactivate and toggle it off.
o You will receive a confirmation email. Only the selected card will be
deactivated. All other credentials will remain active.
In the Transact eAccounts web version:
o Select Card Services
o Select Deactivate Card
o Select the credential to deactivate and click on “Deactivate Card”
o You will receive a confirmation email. Only the selected card will be
deactivated. All other credentials will remain active.
Additional instructions for Lost/Found Apple devices and Find My iPhone
are located at https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201472
How do I reactivate my credential if I find my lost device?
To reactivate a found device that was suspended, perform the following
steps:
In the Transact eAccounts App:
o Click the settings gear in the upper right corner.
o Select the Card Management option.
o Choose the credential you want to reactivate and toggle it on.
o You will receive a confirmation email. Only the selected card will be
reactivated.
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In the Transact eAccounts Web Version:
o Select Card Services
o Select Activate Card
o Select the credential to reactiva
te
o Y
ou will receive a confirmation email. Only the selected card will be
reactivated.
APPENDIX
Transact eAccounts Mobile App Features
1. Stored Value Account Deposits
a. Saved Payment: eAccounts mobile app deposit requires a Saved Payment option
be created in advance.
i. From the eAccounts home page, Login using your Student login account
credentials and multi-function authentication code.
ii. Click the +Add Money link under the stored value account display toward
the upper left of the screen.
iii. After completing a deposit transaction, the Saved Payment option will be
available on the Receipt for Account Deposit page.
1. Check Save this payment method for future use and type in an
alias name for this payment card option.
2. You may also check Set as default for future deposit transactions.
iv. Click the Save button.
v. Under Profile along the top bar is Saved Payment Methods where you
can review and delete your saved payment(s).
vi. You will now be able to access the eAccounts Mobile App deposit option.
b. eAccounts Mobile App Deposit
i. Open the eAccounts Mobile App on your phone.
ii. Tap Continue to Sign In and login with your student login account
credentials.
iii. Approve the multi-factor authentication request. (See FAQ for more
information.)
iv. You can now view your account balances and meal plans.
v. Tap the Accounts section for stored value account options.
vi. Tap Add Money in the top right corner.
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vii. Enter the deposit amount, tap Next, and then choose your payment
method.
viii. Review the deposit and tap Submit Deposit at the bottom.
ix. You will see verification that the deposit was successful and the account
balance will update.
x. Funds are immediately available.
2. Meal Plans
a. Purchased Meal Plan information is not displayed on the eAccounts Mobile
App.
3. Additional Features
a. After logging in, tap in the upper right corner on the home page for
Account Settings.
i. We recommend you always sign out of eAccounts by tapping Sign Out.
ii. You can verify Saved Payment method(s) but cannot add or delete
payment methods from the mobile app. (See instructions above to add or
delete payments.)
iii. Add another site from the list should you have access to eAccounts
through enrollment at another school.
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