Activate your Aberystwyth University account

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All users are bound by Information Services Regulations, Policies and Guidelines when using our facilities and services.

New students will be able to activate their account shortly before their course begins.

To activate your account please complete the following form:

First name

Last name

Date of birth

Activation code

Students: This is your 9 digit student number - found on your registration documents or your Aber Card if you have it.
Other accounts: please contact Information Services for details if you have not been given an activation code

Password

Choose a password:

between 14 and 64 characters long
containing at least 5 unique characters
containing at least one letter
containing at least one number

or create a strong password:

use three random words
add in some numbers
For example:- DownsWalkDay!20

you can also use these symbols

! @ # : ? > < , . / ; ' ` [ = - \ ] ) & ( ^*_+{ ~|})

using capital letters improves the strength of your password
use words that are memorable to you
avoid using words that others could easily guess at. For example, names of your family, pets, house etc; your place of birth, a favourite holiday destination or something related to your favourite sports team.

Confirm password

Declaration

I have read and agree to abide by the Information Services Regulations and Key Policies

If you have problems choosing a suitable password please see our FAQ