Activate your UvAnetID
Receiving your UvAnetID
- UvA employees automatically receive a UvAnetID.
- Temporary workers, secondees, and external staff also receive a UvAnetID.
- Guest lecturers and volunteers can obtain a UvAnetID guest account.
- Retired employees can apply for a UvAnetID and email for retired employees themselves.
You will receive your UvAnetID via an activation email sent to your provided private email address.
Activate your UvAnetID
You can activate your UvAnetID on your laptop or computer as follows:
- Go to id.uva.nl.
- Click on 'I want to activate my UvAnetID'.
- Follow the steps on the website.
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UvAnetID activation email not received
Haven't received an activation email with your UvAnetID?
- Check the inbox of your provided private email address.
- Check if the email has ended up in your spam folder.
Still can't find it? Contact your supervisor.
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Unable to activate UvAnetID
Unable to activate your UvAnetID or receiving an error message? Try to activate your UvAnetID in a different browser (Chrome or Firefox) or on another computer.
Still not working? Contact Servicedesk ICT Services.
What will you need your UvAnetID for?
Your UvAnetID gives you access to a wide range of UvA facilities:
- UvA computer
- UvA network
- VPN
- Digital Library
- Canvas
- Printing
- Self-service*
- Terms of Employment Menu*
- SURFspot.nl*
*Only for permanent UvA employees.
An HvA-ID
As an employee of the common services (AC, FS, ICTS, and the Library), you may sometimes need a dual ID account (both UvA and HvA). Contact your supervisor if you need an HvA-ID.