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KTH Account

You need a KTH account to be able to use KTH's resources. Read more about the account and how to activate or change its password.

Information for new students

The rules for activating a KTH account may differ depending on the type of studies you are admitted to.
Read this first if you are a new student at KTH, KTH account for new students

Information about your KTH Account

Your KTH account is your identity in KTH's central user database. You use the account to access IT and student 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 accepted to a program or course. 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 your account

As a new student, you need to activate your KTH account before it can be used. You can activate your KTH account using BankID or an activation code obtained at KTH.

Visit KTH

Bring a valid identification  and visit KTH Entré  at Drottning Kristinas väg 4, Stockholm.
If you are located at another KTH campus, you can contact the local IT support at your campus .

After activation

Once you have activated your KTH account, you can link it to your FrejaID account. This makes it easier to manage your KTH account, for example if you have forgotten your password, and allows you to sign in to Ladok for alumni using more login options.

Manage your KTH account

On the Manage your KTH account  page, you can, among other things:

  • View account details and settings
  • Manage multifactor authentication, MFA, for your KTH account
  • Change your password
  • Link FrejaID
  • Activate your KTH account
  • Increase your level of assurance using an e‑ID

Important to consider when changing your password

Never change to a password you have previously used and do not use the same password for KTH and private services.

You must log out of or turn off applications that use your password on your other devices, such as your mobile phone or tablet, when changing your password. After you have changed your password, update the settings of the application with the new password to not risk locking your account.

If you cannot log in with your new password, your KTH account may have been temporarily locked. Please wait 15 minutes and try to log in again.

Password requirements

  • The password must be unique and be at least 12 characters.
  • Must not contain three or more consequent letters from your username, first name, last name, birthdate, Swedish Personal Identity Number or phone number.
  • Must contain following character groups:
    • Uppercase letters (A-Z)
    • Lowercase letters (a-z)
    • Numbers (0-9)
    • Other characters (e.g. #_.-.)
    • Must not contain spaces, neither the word KTH or kth.

 Read more about Password rules at KTH

Questions and answers

If you want to know more about your KTH account, you can read the FAQ about KTH Account .

If you want to know more about BankID, you can read the most common Questions and answers about BankID (support.bankid.com) .

Deactivation of KTH account

Read more Deactivation of e-mail and KTH account for students .