A wide variety of technology services and computing resources will support your work at Boston University. Before you can take advantage of those services, you must create a BU login name and password. Your BU login name and password are used to confirm your identity across most computing resources at the University. For example, they are required when you want to read your BU email, access computer labs, connect to the wireless network, or view your personal information online.

Getting Started

  • New and incoming students, faculty and staff will receive special instructions for creating your BU login name and password from the Registrar or Human Resources
  • If you are already on campus but do not have, or have forgotten components of, your BU login name and password, please submit a Help request.
  • Non-BU affiliates can be sponsored for an affiliate account. BU sponsors should complete the affiliate account request form.
  • Department representatives seeking a Departmental/Service account should complete the shared account request form.

Requirements for Individual Accounts

  • Must have a BU ID number
  • Must have a current and active status with the University, determined and verified by Human Resources or the Registrar
  • Must read and agree to the University Acceptable Use of Computing Services Policy
  • Non-BU affiliates who are not eligible through HR or the Registrar can be sponsored for a Guest account. Please have your sponsor complete the Affiliate Account Application.

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