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Guest lecturers, volunteers and other guests can also obtain a UvAnetID account. The procedure for applying for a UvAnetID guest account may vary.

What can you do with a UvAnetID guest account?

With a UvAnetID guest account, you can at least use the following facilities of the UvA:

Depending on the agreements made by each organisation, faculty, or department, you may be able to use additional facilities such as a UvA email address, Microsoft applications like Teams, and printing facilities.

Requestion a UvAnetID guest account

The procedure for applying for a UvAnetID guest account may differ depending on the target group and department. Below you will find the most common guest accounts and the application procedures.

  • Guest accounts for staff of related organisations
  • Temporary guest accounts

    For guest lecturers, volunteers, and other individuals who want to use computers in UvA lecture rooms, any UvA employee can create a temporary UvAnetID account. Here’s how:

    • Go to id.uva.nl.
    • Click on 'I want to manage my UvAnetID for ICT lecture-workstation'.
    • Follow the steps on the website.

    The UvAnetID is valid for five working days.

  • UvAnetID and email for retired employees

    If you are retiring (or have already retired), you can apply for a UvAnetID and email for retired employees. This allows you to use the Digital Library, Wi-Fi, and obtain a new UvA email address.

Canvas account

Do you only need a Canvas account? Arrange this through the ICT contact person of your department or faculty.

Wi-Fi access

Do you only need Wi-Fi access? For more information, visit the Wi-Fi for guests page.