How do I extend my guest account?

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Extending or Renewing a Sponsored Guest Account

Notice: Guest accounts cannot be extended by the guest. Access can only be updated or renewed by the UC Berkeley employee who sponsored the account.

Instructions for Guests

When your guest account expires, you will no longer be able to log in to campus services. Reach out to your sponsor if you still need access. Even if your account has already expired, your sponsor can renew it.

Don't know who your sponsor is? Refer to your original invitation email or contact the department you are collaborating with.

Instructions for Sponsors

As the sponsor, you are responsible for maintaining the expiration date of your guest's account. You can renew a guest even after their account has expired.

How to Extend a Guest

  1. Log in to the Sponsored Guest Portal.
  2. Select My Guests from the left-side menu.
  3. Locate the guest you wish to renew in the list.
  4. Click the blue Extend button to the right of their name.
  5. Select a new expiration date (maximum one year at a time).
  6. Click Confirm. A box will appear at the top of the page confirming the update.

Detailed Guide: For a full list of management actions (including bulk extensions and finding UIDs), please see How to Sponsor and Manage CalNet Guests.

Have questions? Email calnet-admin@berkeley.edu for assistance.