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Title
Activate CID
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general
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Source URL
https://www.chalmers.se/en/education/student-support/it-support/cid/
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https://www.chalmers.se/en/education/student-support/guidance-and-support/
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2026-03-17T06:27:04+00:00
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Activate CID

Source: https://www.chalmers.se/en/education/student-support/it-support/cid/ Parent: https://www.chalmers.se/en/education/student-support/guidance-and-support/

Content on this page

  1. CID – When and how to activate it
  2. Activate CID in MyAccount
  3. Activate CID with activation code / one-time password
  4. FAQ – Activate CID

CID – When and how to activate it

Your CID is your Chalmers account. You need it to access most Chalmers services.

Student at Chalmers

Exchange Student at Chalmers

Student from University of Gothenburg – at Chalmers

Activate CID in MyAccount

If you have problems or questions, see the detailed instructions below.

After activation:

Activate CID in MyAccount – Detailed Instructions

MyAccount: CID administrationIn MyAccount you can administrate your Chalmers account (CID).

More infoMyAccount

Activate CID with activation code / one-time password

If you have problems or questions, see the detailed instructions below.

After activation:

Activate CID with activation code / one-time password – Detailed Instructions

MyAccount: CID administrationIn MyAccount you can administrate your Chalmers account (CID).

More infoMyAccount

FAQ – Activate CID

If you cannot find the answer here, contact IT Support.

I am an exchange student and my activation code does not work / I cannot save my password

Before arriving in Sweden

Contact it-support@chalmers.se with your CID and date of birth.\ You can get a new code sent to your email address in MoveOn/Ladok.

After arriving in Sweden

Visit Chalmers Servicecenter for a new activation code or password.\ You will get a scratch card – use line 1 as your activation code.

Please note: You must show valid ID, such as a passport or a national EU ID card.

Tip! While at the Servicecenter, make sure to complete ‘Confirm your presence on campus’.

Why can’t I log in to MyAccount to activate my CID?

Should you be able to activate your CID now?

Wait until it is time for you to activate your CID. You can do it starting the same day you’re allowed to register for your courses.

High load

In August, during the first days when all new students start activating their CID, the load on MyAccount is very high. This causes strange errors and unexpected behavior during login and activation. The load decreases after a few days.

Do not keep trying repeatedly – wait and try again later.\ There is no rush to activate your CID.

Note: If MyAccount has overload problems, you must wait.\ All staff at Chalmers, including IT Support and Chalmers Service Center, are also affected and cannot activate your CID for you.

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I can log in to MyAccount, but cannot activate my CID

The option “Activate CID” is greyed out and cannot be selected

If you do not see a future activation date, it may be because we have not yet received information about what you will study.

The option “Activate CID” is missing

If your CID is closed or inactive and you’ve been admitted to a course, your account will become active when the course registration period starts.

Contact

Additional information

Phone hours\ 08:00–16:00 (weekdays)

Contact

Additional information

Phone hours\ 08:00–16:00 (weekdays)