CalNet Accounts

A service overview and catalog of CalNet Accounts provided by the UC Berkeley IT Service Hub.

Description

CalNet accounts are digital identities representing a user and are used to authenticate and authorize access to campus systems and resources. It functions as a unique identifier for individuals (employees, guests, students, etc.).

Anyone who uses electronic campus resources must abide by related campus policies, including the Acceptable User Policy.

Benefits & Features

Provides single, unique credential to streamline access to campus resources.
Offers specialized account types like SPA and Sponsored Guest Accounts to manage diverse departmental needs without compromising security.
Automatically serves as the handle for campus email and role-based applications.

Account Types	CalNet ID	Special Purpose Account (SPA)	Sponsored Guests
Description	A CalNet ID is a username that you will use with your CalNet passphrase to log in to most campus systems. For new accounts, the CalNet ID is also the handle of the user’s campus email account. Do not reuse your CalNet passphrase for any other account login.	A Special Purpose Account (SPA) is a CalNet ID that can be shared by multiple users for collaborative purposes. SPAs are often used to manage shared Google drives and departmental email addresses.	CalNet Sponsored Guests is a service that allows a campus employee to invite a guest to log in to limited campus applications. Sponsored Guest accounts are for people who do not have an official university affiliation. See the user guide for more information.
Eligibility	Faculty, Students, and Staff	Faculty and Staff	Anyone who is a temporary, unpaid collaborator, visitor, guest, auditor, or conference attendee AND is invited to set up an account by a current employee.
Access & Info	Learn more	Create a SPA \| Learn more	User Guide \| Learn more
Contact the Service Provider	CalNet Website \| Email calnet@berkeley.edu	CalNet Website \| Email calnet@berkeley.edu	CalNet Website \| Email calnet@berkeley.edu

We follow the practice of one person - one identity, which is in line with security and access management best practices.

Getting Started

For students, faculty and staff: create a CalNet ID when joining UC Berkeley.
For departmental or shared accounts: create a SPA.
For guests: faculty and staff can create a Sponsored Guest Account.

Service Details

Eligibility	This service is available to Faculty and Staff.
Contact	Technical Support: Technical Support: For troubleshooting or reporting a service interruption, please submit a support ticket / contact the Service Desk at itcshelp@berkeley.edu.
Availability	Available 24/7. Support is provided Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PT, excluding University holidays and curtailment periods.
Cost	There are no direct costs associated with this service.
Data Classification	This service is rated for P4, A3, and R3 data. Compliance: Users are responsible for ensuring data handled within this service complies with the Data and IT Resource Classification Standards.