Even for existing accounts ("sbox"), it is possible to select an email address in the "new" format (combination of first and last name @student.tugraz.at) via TUGRAZonline. You can do this in the "Account Status" tile. To do this, switch from "Selection" to "Edit" in the upper left corner of the tile.
The following applies to the (optional) web address: the old addresses in the format
Webspace is only available for "student" users, not for "sbox" users!
If you change your email address from "sbox" to "student", the webspace should be accessible within an hour at the latest. If not, please contact the webmaster.
The stored data remains in the same place, it just has a new name! It is therefore not necessary to forward emails. On the contrary, the email addresses will no longer work, as this will result in an endless loop!
Meaningful user names that were part of the email or web address on the sbox servers were increasingly difficult to find. Furthermore, attacks are made easier if valid user names can be identified based on the email or web address.
The deactivation of sbox email addresses is planned for 2025, as the old system will be replaced by a more modern system in 2026 and only student email addresses will work on the new system.
During the transition, you should make sure not to use your TU Graz address to register for external services, because you will lose this address when you finish your studies or change your name, for example! If you have used your sbox address, it is better to replace it with one of your private addresses rather than your student address.
