Once your identity has been created with the University, eligible users should receive an invitation to create a GatorLink account to their personal email address. To create the account, please visit and select ‘GatorLink Invitation: Finish Your Setup’ and follow the on-screen prompts.
What is GatorLink account?
A GatorLink account is an individual’s computer network identity at the University of Florida. Every applicant, student, faculty, and staff member is expected to have a GatorLink username and password.
How do I create a GatorLink username?
Once you have received a GatorLink Account Invitation to your personal email, you can visit login.ufl.edu and click on the ‘Create Account’ button on the top of the page. Follow the prompts to create your GatorLink username and password.
What is my GatorLink password?
Category: From an internet-connected computer or mobile device, please visit and select ‘Forgot Your Password. ‘ Follow the on-screen prompts and you can then set a new GatorLink password.
What is my UFID?
The UFID is an eight-digit number displayed using a dash between the fourth and fifth digits, like this: 1234-5678. The project was completed on January 21, 2003. Why did UF introduce the UFID? For many years, UF relied on the Social Security Number (SSN) to serve as an identifier for the people UF serves.
What is the GatorLink username?
GatorLink is an individual’s computer network identity at the University of Florida. Everyone who accesses UF computing services is required to have a GatorLink username and password. Your GatorLink ID is associated with your UFID. To get started, visit the UF HelpDesk.
How do I get an invitation code for GatorLink?
Go to Click Create Account on the right. Enter UFID/Last Name/DOB. If you did not receive or have forgotten your invitation code, go here and follow the instructions to Resend GatorLink invitation.
How long does UF email last after graduation?
Students. Student email accounts are available for 365 days after graduation or 365 days since being registered for a UF class. For student employees with a second UF work email account, the work email is de-provisioned 30 days after the last day of employee affiliation.
What do I do if I forgot my GatorLink username?
Not sure about your GatorLink username or password? Call the UF Computing Help Desk at (352) 392-HELP (4357) or email us at . You will be asked for your UFID number.
What do I do if I forgot my GatorLink ID?
Try the self-service reset at or call the UF Computing Help Desk at (352) 392-HELP (4357). You will be asked for your UFID number. Please do not email us for password assistance. We have to positively confirm your identity via a phone conversation.
How do I change my GatorLink password?
To change your password go to account.it.ufl.edu, click on “Change Your Password” and then login with your GatorLink username and current password.
How do I apply to University of Florida?
How to Apply
Gather your materials. You will need: Complete all sections of the application. Add UF as a university to receive your application and review our specific application requirements. Courses and Grades: The SSAR. Submit your test scores. Choose a term. Pay the application fee. Check your status.
