Aalto's user IDs and authorization
Activation of Aalto IDs
All students and persons receiving a monthly salary are automatically assigned an Aalto user ID. Activation is through password.aalto.fi.
Visitor user ID: civilian servicemen, unpaid interns and people receiving occasional fees are not automatically assigned a user ID, so a separate application for an ID must be submitted with the form Personal data form for people without an employment relationship (on page https://www.aalto.fi/en/services/hr-forms-and-approval-authorisations).
password.aalto.fi (external link)
Here you can reset or change your password. You can change the password once in 24 hours.
Features
- You can use Aalto’s information systems and tools in support of your studies, work, and research
- You receive disk space for study or work files
- You are able to use the library service and read articles and e-books for free
- You can download free software to your home computer, such as Windows and Microsoft Office (see Aalto Download)
- You can use the encrypted eduroam network that operates on an international scale
- You can use safe email and calendar with the aalto.fi extension which enables you to, for example, book facilities and meetings (not for visitors)
All students and people on a monthly salary are automatically assigned an Aalto ID, which is used for Aalto IT services. Civilian servicemen, unpaid interns, and people receiving occasional fees are not automatically assigned a user ID, so a separate application for an ID must be submitted. The IDs must be activated as a self-service or by visiting the IT Servicedesk.
New students are granted authorization at the beginning of their studies on the basis of their Sisu information. Employees (both Aalto University staff and external employees) and other users are granted authorization based on their Personec F system information.
Related instructions
Activating an Aalto user ID
Every student and employee at Aalto University is provided with an Aalto University user ID (user account). With the user ID, you can log in to Aalto’s information systems and use the internal services of the university.
Support
If you have any questions or you are experiencing problems, please send a service request here: servicedesk.aalto.fi
Limitations
Staff authorization is granted for the full duration of employment. Student authorization is granted for four (4) months after graduation. Upon termination of authorization, the user’s home directory, including all files contained therein, and the content of the user’s email account will be removed.
The authorization register is connected to Sisu (student register) and the Personec F system (previously Fortime, staff register). In order for the user to be able to access all services and applications intended for students or staff, the information in the register must be correct. The validity of the user ID is set according to the information in these registers.