Activate your KauID | Karlstad University

KauID is your digital identity as a student at Karlstad University.

You will use your KauID during your entire period of study to access services like My Kau, Canvas LMS, the wireless network, Ladok for students, library services and more.

You can activate your KauID using either universityadmissions.se or eduID. If you don't have a confirmed account with one of these services you can order an activation code, but this can take several days.

Activate using universityadmissions.se

When you have logged into universityadmission.se with your account details you will be sent back here to complete the activation of your KauID.

I have forgotten my password for universityadmissions.se

Activate using eduID

When you have logged into eduid.se with your account details you will be sent back here to complete the activation of your KauID.

I have forgotten my eduID password.

You need to have confirmed your account at eduID. Check the eduID FAQ.

I cannot use universityadmissions.se or eduID

If you have received an activation code via email or post, you can activate your KauID by clicking on the button below.

If you don't have an activation code, you can order one by clicking on the button below.

Can we help you?

Email: studentsupport@kau.se

Tel: +46 54-700 16 95

You can find us in the Welcome Center in house 1E (Karlstad campus) weekdays between 11:00-13:00 during term time.

I have forgotten my KauID password

I want to change my KauID password

I want to learn more about my KauID

Please note that when you activate your KauID, you agree to follow the University's rules for usage of computers and network!