What is a GatorLink User ID?
Your GatorLink User ID (GLID) is the username that you will use to authenticate into all UF systems that are connected to the Single Sign-On (SSO). For most users, this username is some combination of your first and last names or initials. If you are eligible for a UF email account, it will also be the first portion of your email address followed by @ufl.edu.
How Students Get GatorLink User IDs
When you are accepted to the University, you will receive an email invitation to create your GatorLink account within a few days. This email will contain a link to follow, as well as a six-digit one time use Invitation Code.
How Faculty, Staff, and Employees Get GatorLink User IDs
When Human Resources grants you an eligible affiliation with their department, you will receive an email invitation to create your GatorLink account. This email will contain a link to follow, as well as a six-digit one time use Invitation Code.
More information on which affiliations are GatorLink-eligible can be found on the Service Eligibility Chart.
GatorLink Account Creation Steps
To create your GatorLink account:
- Follow the link in the email you received or navigate to https://account.it.ufl.edu/ and select GATORLINK INVITATION FINISH YOUR SETUP.
- Enter your eight-digit UFID and your six-digit invitation code and select Next.
- Enter your last name and date of birth, then select the phone number you have provided to the university. Select Next.
- Choose your preferred GatorLink username from the list provided. Please choose carefully, as Username Changes are only granted in rare circumstances.
- Choose a method to receive a verification code (text, voice call, or email) then enter the code you received.
- Create your password.
- Within 5 minutes, you should be able to log in using the credentials you created. You may be prompted to enroll in Multi-Factor Authentication the first time you log in.
Note: Be sure to remember the username and password you select or store this information somewhere safe. It will not be emailed to you later. If you forget your username, you will need to contact the Help Desk.
FAQs
- What if I have not received a GatorLink ID invitation email?
- If you have not received your invitation email, you can try resending it here. If this is not successful, please contact the Help Desk so we can verify your eligibility.
- What if I already have a GatorLink account from a previous enrollment or employment with the university?
- Every individual should only have one UFID number and GatorLink User ID throughout their lifetime. If you return to the university under a different affiliation, your previous GatorLink account will be reactivated upon receiving your new affiliation. You will not receive a new GatorLink invitation email. If it has been more than a year, or if you do not remember your password, you will need to Reset Your Password.
- What if my GatorLink ID invitation code is expired?
- GatorLink ID invitation codes are valid for five days. If it has been more than five days, you can re-send your invitation here. If you encounter any issues with this process, please contact the Help Desk.
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For further assistance, please contact the UFIT Help Desk.