Obtaining a UC Davis Computing Account
To get your UC Davis Computing Account, you will need to:
- Decide on a UCD Login ID. Your LoginID is a two- to eight-character name (including any set of letters and numbers) you will use when you login to UC Davis Computing Services (MyUCDavis, Campus Modem Pool, Geckomail...). Note that everyone can see your LoginID so it should adhere to the UC Davis Principles of Community.
- Your LoginID is NOT the same as your MailID. Your MailID is what comes before @ucdavis.edu in your email address and is comprised of your first and middle initials and last name. Your MailID is assigned to you when you set up your account, but you can create your own LoginID. For your ease, you may chose to make your LoginID the same as your assigned MailID (if your MailID is less than 8 characters).
- Decide what password you will use for your LoginID, which must have 7-8 characters and:
- At least one upper case letter
- At least one lower case letter
- At least one number
- At least one special character (e.g., @, *, &)
For more information on passwords, see the Student Computing Guide.
- Select "Create Your UC Davis Computing Account" in the New Account Services Menu.
- Follow the prompts to create your new UC Davis Account.
If you have problems establishing your new account, please visit IT Express in room 182, Shields Library. You may also call the consultants at (530) 754-HELP (754-4357) or send them email at ithelp@ucdavis.edu. Be sure to bring a picture ID and to sign in when you arrive. A consultant will call your name and assist you as soon as possible.
For more information about UC Davis Computing Accounts, see the following:
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