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What is a GatorLink account and what do I need it for?

askuf — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:57:50 +0000

GatorLink is the credential used for access to most campus systems, including the myUFL Portal, wireless and local networks. Every current student, faculty and employee must have a GatorLink username and password. Certain affiliate groups are also eligible for GatorLink. To use GatorLink, you must agree to UF Acceptable Use Policies.

GatorLink provides a short username@ufl.edu e-mail address. Official university communications are sent to students at this email address. Faculty, employees and students may use this mailbox or may elect to forward mail sent to this address to a different service (students may only forward to a campus email service). Services offered to all current faculty, staff and students, include the mailbox, web space and charged services.

Visit the GatorLink website for more information.

How do I get a computer account?

askuf — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:23:27 +0000

UF students, faculty and staff should get a GatorLink computer account. GatorLink offers free baseline services, including a mailbox or email routing, a $5/month charge for Internet dialup, web space and campus lab access. Additional charged services include overquota monthly dial-up, UNIX services, and laser/color print. A GatorLink brochure is available in HUB 132.

You can create your account online at the UF Portal site or in person at HUB 132.

Other computer accounts may be available to you. Visit our Help Desk wiki for more information.

Connectivity Options on Campus

askuf — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:20:16 +0000

The University provides different types of internet connections to different individuals.

Students living in the dorms, connect via the Housing Internet system called DHNet.

All UF faculty, staff and students have access to the UF Wireless, GatorLink dial-up, WIPA and Walk-Up authenticated ports.

For more information on how to connect on campus, visit our Help Desk Wiki.

What do I do if my GatorLink password is expired?

askuf — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:01:00 +0000

If you have web access and you remember the expired password, change your password from the GatorLink web page by selecting the Change Password command. If you are not able to dialup using your GatorLink account, use GatorLink “guest” dialup to get restricted web access to the GatorLink web page. To use “guest” dialup, replace the username and password with username guest and password guest in the dialup box. Dial up as usual. Your web browser will only be able to access the GatorLink page.

If you have forgotten your password, see the question “What do I do if I forgot my GatorLink password?”

What do I do if I forgot my GatorLink password?

askuf — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 20:52:54 +0000

If you forget your password, but you had previously set up a Password hint, you may press on the ‘Forgot your Password’ link off the main UF Portal site.

If you did not set up a password hint previously, simply call the UF Computing Help Desk at (352)392-HELP (4357) for further assistance.