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How to get an access token and access rights

How to proceed when you need an access token and access rights on Aalto university campus located in Otaniemi (staff and students). Here is also an instruction how to proceed if your employment/studying right ends.
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Staff

  1. Collect an access token from the lobby services. Be prepared to verify your identity.
  2. You can register your access token at idm.aalto.fi. Use your Aalto University login details to sign in. From the front page choose "Access tokens". The service will prompt you to fill in your telephone number in the international format and a PIN code of your choice. After entering your PIN, you can register the access token by entering the access token number, which is engraved on the access token. Once registration is complete, you can use your access token to move freely within the building. Staff common rights cover public, common, and staff common zones. Special zones areas special spaces, and access rights should be requested separately.
  3. If you have any difficulty activating your token, contact IT service desk [email protected].
  4. Get an Aalto identity card and always keep it on display!
  5. If you need extended access rights, please read more.
  6. Besides the access token, you might need a traditional key or separate access token to the other access control system (e.g. Micronova Tietotie 3, OIH Maarintie 6).
  7. When your contract in Aalto ends, remove the token from your information by logging in to idm.aalto.fiand return your token to the lobby services.

Student

  1.  Collect an access token from Väre or Undergraduate Centre lobby services.
  2. You can register your HSL card or token at idm.aalto.fi. Use your Aalto University login details to sign in. From the front page choose "Access tokens". The service will prompt you to fill in your telephone number in the international format and a PIN code of your choice. After entering your PIN, you can register the HSL card / token by entering the access token number, which is engraved on the HSL card or printed on the token. Once registration is complete, you can use your HSL card / access token to move freely within the building and zones you have the right to access.
  3. If you have any difficulty activating your card, contact IT service desk [email protected].  
  4. After the HSL card or student access token is registered, are all students able to enter all buildings and spaces that are dedicated to students.
  5. If you need extended access rights, please read more.
  6. At the end date of the right to study or the course, the access rights will be deactivated automatically.  

When using your access token/key, please take the following factors into account:

  • The access token/key is personal and the holder is responsible for their own access token/key, the holder is also liable for any misuse of their token/key.
  • The access token/key may not be borrowed.
  • The holder of the access token/key may not allow other persons into the building, unless they are guests of the access card holder.

QUESTIONS? Contact [email protected]

Access token/HSL card registration and activation for students

When you start studying at the Aalto University you will need an access token.

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Access rights, access tokens and key control on Otaniemi campus

On this page you will find instructions to access control, access to buildings and key control on Otaniemi campus.

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