Employee account

Every member of staff at Leiden University is given a ULCN account. You can use this ULCN account to log in to your computer, the wifi network and various other ICT systems.

Applying for an account

When you start work at the university, you will automatically receive an email or letter with your ULCN log-in details. You do not need to apply for an account yourself. You will receive your account details at the correspondence address or the (non-university) email address that you will have given to the staff administration department.

After receiving the letter or email, you cannot immediately use your account. Depending on the letter that you receive, you first have to  activate your account or change your password. You also need to set your account in the right way so that you can manage your account in future without the intervention of a helpdesk.

Retaining your account if you leave the university

You can make use of your account for 90 days before starting employment up to 60 days after ending your appointment. If you wish to use your account for longer (for example after your pension date), please contact your HR department. 

Student account

As a student of Leiden University you are provided with a student account (ULCN account) that allows you to access a variety of systems such as uMail, uSis, Blackboard and library catalogues, as well as the physical workstations within the university.

Receiving your account details

After registering in Studielink or using a student registration form you will receive your username and password by email or post. Your username is your student number preceded by a lowercase letter ‘s’. In some cases you will also receive a temporary password. 
No account details received? Get in touch with the Student Affairs Front Office. When doing so it’s a good idea to check that your address is correct in our systems to avoid correspondence going astray. 

The email or letter containing your account details will be sent to the address you provided in Studielink or your student registration form. Note that you will only be able to use your account after (re)setting your password via Account Self Service

• If you have received a temporary password - first reset your password
• If you haven't received a password -  first activate your account

In Account Self Service you must first enter a number of security questions. These will enable you to re-set your password at a later date in case of loss or expiry. You also have the option of entering your mobile phone number so you can receive a new password by text message. 

Account expiration

Your ULCN account will be available to you up to 60 days after ending your study. For multiple studies, you will keep your account until the end of your last study. When you have completed your studies successfully, your student account will be converted into an alumnus account after this period. Do you want to completely cancel your account? Please contact the Front Office Student Affairs.

Guest account

Access to visitors and guests can be provided through a guest account. For access to university information systems, possession of a ULCN account from Leiden University is required, as authentication within these systems is based on this account.

Applying for an account

To request or renew a ULCN account, contact your GMS-contact person.