When you register with the University, you get access to various IT services to help with your studies. These services include library access, computing, and network services.

Here are the accounts you will have:

• Library: Borrow books, reserve items, check for fines, and access digital resources.
• MyPrint: Add credit to this account to use the printers.
• BREO: The University's Virtual Learning Environment.
• Outlook: Your University email account.
• Eduroam: Access University WiFi on campus.
• Network Account: Log onto University PCs and access most services (except eVision).
• Booker: Book study or meeting rooms.

You will use one username and password for all your University accounts. This information will be sent to you in your 'Joining Instructions' email. Once you receive your temporary password, make sure to change it right away.

Your Student record/ E-vision account password will be given to you on registration and is different to your other username and password.

Timetable

Timetable - access your personal timetable, by logging in with your full email address and password.

Protect yourself online

 

• Show your student ID card when asking for help.

• Account and Password Security

  • Change your passwords every 6 months.
  • Don't share your login details with anyone - allowing someone else to use your account is a serious security breach. This can lead to losing access to services and facing disciplinary action and / or result in legal consequences.
  • Log off completely before leaving a PC to prevent others from using your account and potentially accessing your files.

Changing your password online

You will be prompted to change your University network password every 6 months. It is important you do this or you will eventually be unable to log on to a PC. Use the link below to do this:

password.beds.ac.uk

The first time you login with your temporary password, you will need to set a security question and answer. The successful answer to your security question will allow access to the password reset screen.

Once you have changed your password you will be able to log in immediately.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of security to protect systems and data beyond just using a password. It involves using additional methods like phone calls, SMS text messages, or mobile apps.

MFA is required for accessing:

• Microsoft systems (e.g. email)
• BREO (the University's Virtual Learning Environment)
• Library resources
• MyPrint

Find out how to set up and use MFA [PDF]

Temporary ID - Luton and Bedford Libraries

At Luton and Bedford Campus Libraries, we offer a self-service temporary ID facility for the University community.

Who can use the temporary ID facility:

• University students who have forgotten their ID cards.

Limitations of the temporary ID:

• It cannot be used to swipe into lecture rooms.
• It cannot be used for printing, photocopying or scanning.
• It cannot be used to borrow or renew items, including laptops.

Details of the temporary ID facility:

• You can get up to 12 day passes per academic year.
• A temporary ID is valid for 24 hours and will disable your University ID card during this period.
• If you find your ID within 24 hours, use the temporary ID to swipe in and out of the library, and use your regular ID card to borrow items, book rooms, etc.

About to finish your studies?

If you are about to finish your studies please remember to:

• transfer anything from your student cloud space to personal digital storage or a USB
• transfer any information you want to keep from your university email address to your personal email account

Your accounts will be automatically closed within 3 months of you finishing your studies so you will not be able to access the contents after this.