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CalNet ID = username
Logging in with your CalNet ID and passphrase allows you to access campus applications and services. If you already have a CalNet ID but cannot log in, reset your passphrase using the self-service passphrase reset tool.
Students
Students can create a CalNet ID upon invitation from the Registrar.
- New Undergraduate admits will be provided with a link in CalCentral as part of their admissions process. See https://apply.berkeley.edu/statusfor more information.
- New Graduate, Summer Sessions, and Concurrent Enrollment students can click here to create CalNet ID.
- CCES Students can click here to create CalNet ID.
- Extension students (with the exception of Fall Program for Freshman undergraduates) are not eligible for CalNet IDs.
Faculty and Staff
Faculty and staff are eligible for CalNet IDs as soon as their record is updated in UCPath. Faculty and staff can create their CalNet ID by taking the following steps:
- Obtain your UCPath ID from your supervisor.
- Go to https://bpr.calnet.berkeley.edu/account-manager/claimAccount/start?identifierType=ucPath and enter your UCPath ID number.
- Follow the steps to claim an account: Instructions on how to create your CalNet ID.
- Your CalNet ID will be your email address, so choose wisely!
Affiliates
Affiliates can create their CalNet ID by taking the following steps:
- Obtain your UCPath ID from your campus supervisor.
- Go to: https://bpr.calnet.berkeley.edu/account-manager/claimAccount/start?identifierType=ucPath and enter your UCPath ID number.
- Follow the steps to claim an account: Instructions on how to create your CalNet ID.
- Note: entering your UCPath ID number multiple times will not cause an error -- you will simply get multiple account claim emails.
Visiting Scholars
Visiting scholars are eligible for CalNet services, but must register with the VSPA office prior to obtaining an affiliate CalNet ID from their sponsoring department.
Sponsored Guests
Sponsored Guests are invited to create a login by virtue of being sponsored by a campus employee. More information can be found here: https://calnet.berkeley.edu/calnet-departments/calnet-sponsored-guests.
Alumni
Alums who do not have an active CalNet ID/CalNet account may apply for an exception to obtain one, if sponsored by campus faculty or staff. If the exception is approved, you will claim your account at: https://bpr.calnet.berkeley.edu/account-manager/start/advcon. Find out more about Alumni CalNet lifecycle management in the campus knowledge base.
Before You Create Your CalNet ID
- Before you create your CalNet ID:
- Read the CalNet User Terms of Service
- Review CalNet ID Requirements
- Understand Passphrase Requirements
- After you create your CalNet ID, bConnected will automatically create a bMail address for you using your CalNet ID as the handle of your bMail address. Choose your CalNet ID carefully.
Next, Enroll in 2-Step
All users are required to enroll in CalNet 2-Step after creating a new CalNet ID, or activating an existing CalNet ID.