Apply for a visitor IT Account
University of Kent staff can:
- Request an IT Account for visitors or contractors.
- Bulk request: IT Accounts for multiple visitors such as conference guests, event delegates and apprentices.
External event organisers can:
- Contact Conference Office to request IT Accounts for guests.
University of Kent staff can:
- Request an IT Account for temporary staff members.
Temporary staff members:
You'll get an email to let you know when you can activate your IT Account. It contains your employee number which you need to activate the account.
- Try to activate your account before you arrive for your first day.
- If you haven't had the email and your start date is less than a week away, please let your line manager know.
More about IT accounts for staff
What you can do with your account: Your account allows you to:
- Check your modules in Moodle
- Submit annual reports through EERSS
- View/update your personal details or access payslips and P60s through Staff Connect
Having problems logging into Kent services? Ask for help with password problems
Where can I get more information? Visit the University's External Examiners and Advisers page for further information, guidance and support.
Visitors under the age of 18 can use the public Wi-Fi service WiFi Guest, which isn't age restricted and anyone can use it without an IT Account.
Services visitors can access
With an IT Account
- University Wi-Fi - eduroam*
- Student PCs
- Print copy scanners: with an IT account you can use Print Copy Scan machines in the Templeman Library and in campus study hubs
- Wired internet in campus bedrooms
* If you already use eduroam at another University, you won't need a Kent IT Account as your local details should work.
Without an IT account
You can pick up and use visitor Wi-Fi on campus.
You can also the Templeman Library visitor PC to access the interent and Microsoft Office.
Help
Find out all the ways you can get in touch: