A KTH account is needed to be able to use KTH's resources. Read more about the account and how to activate or change its password.
On 19 April 2023, KTH introduces a new solution for activating and changing passwords for KTH accounts.
The new solution includes, among other things, the possibility to activate and change passwords using Mobile BankID.
Are you a Ladok user? Please read this!
Upgraded assurance level on Ladok login
Does your KTH-account have the right assurance level for login to Ladok?
As of July 1st 2023 all Ladok users at KTH must have at least assurance level AL2 on their KTH account in order to be able to login to Ladok. If you haven't already, you need to upgrade your account as soon as possible.
Your KTH account is your identity in KTH's central user database. You use the account to access IT services, for example Personal menu, e-mail, Canvas, wireless network, KTH Print or Ladok.
A KTH account is automatically created for you after you have been employed. The account consists of a username and password. The password is personal and must be kept secret and thus only known by you.
In our computer systems, we use the same username and password as the KTH account. If you change the password in one place, it is automatically changed in all other systems connected to the account.
Activate account or change password
You activate your KTH account or change your password with Mobile BankID or with an activation code that you receive at KTH. This also applies if you have forgotten your password. To activate your account or change your password remotely, you must have Mobile BankID.
As a new employee, you need to activate your KTH account before it can be used.
Consider this before changing your password
You must log out of or turn off applications that use your password on your other devices, such as your mobile phone or tablet, before changing your password. After you have changed your password, update the settings of the application with the new password before starting it again, to not risk locking your account.
Password requirements
At least 12 characters.
Must not contain three or more consequent letters from your username, first name, last name, birthdate, or Swedish Personal Identity Number.
If you want to activate your KTH account or need to change your password, you need an activation code. You can get it by visiting KTH. To activate your account or change your password remotely, without visiting KTH, you must have Mobile BankID.
Visit KTH
Bring a
valid identification
and visit
KTH Entré
at Drottning Kristinas väg 4. If you are on another of KTH campuses, you can visit the
.
Once you have received an activation code
Go to
www.kth.se/activate
and follow the steps to activate or change the password for your KTH account with an activation code.
The activation code is only valid for 24 hours from the time it was generated.
If you work on KTH Windows
Make sure that the computer is connected with an ethernet cable at Campus.
Restart the computer after the password change is done.
Log in with your new password.
If you are working remotely/wirelessly; log in with your new password and VPN active directly from the login screen.
If you work on KTH Mac
The menulett circled
Change your KTH password by clicking on the menulett NoMad and choose "Change password".
