
Will UCSD Accounts Be Deactivated? Frequently Asked Questions Tips for Activating Your Account Conclusion
UCSD students and staff may be wondering if their accounts will be deactivated after the recent announcement from the university. The answer is yes, but only for those who have not activated their accounts by the deadline.

Accounts will be deactivated on [date]
UCSD sent an email to all students and staff on [date] informing them that their accounts would be deactivated if they were not activated by the deadline. The deadline was originally set for [date], but has been extended to [date].
How to activate your account
To activate your account, you will need to visit the UCSD Account Activation website. Once you are on the website, you will need to enter your UCSD ID number and your date of birth. You will then be prompted to create a password.
What happens if your account is deactivated?
If your account is deactivated, you will not be able to access any of the university’s online services, including:
- Canvas
- TritonLink
- VPN
You will also not be able to access any of your files that are stored on the university’s servers.
How to reactivate your account
If your account is deactivated, you can reactivate it by contacting the UCSD Help Desk. The Help Desk can be reached at (858) 822-4357 or [email protected].
Additional information
For more information about account activation, please visit the UCSD Account Activation website.
Why are UCSD accounts being deactivated?
UCSD is deactivating accounts that have not been activated in order to improve the security of the university’s online services.
What happens if I do not activate my account by the deadline?
Your account will be deactivated and you will not be able to access any of the university’s online services.
How can I reactivate my account if it is deactivated?
You can reactivate your account by contacting the UCSD Help Desk.
Additional questions
If you have any additional questions about account activation, please contact the UCSD Help Desk.
Here are a few tips for activating your UCSD account:
- Make sure that you have your UCSD ID number and your date of birth.
- Visit the UCSD Account Activation website.
- Enter your UCSD ID number and your date of birth.
- Create a password.
- Click on the “Activate Account” button.
- You will then be able to access all of the university’s online services.
UCSD is deactivating accounts that have not been activated in order to improve the security of the university’s online services. Students and staff who have not activated their accounts by the deadline will not be able to access any of the university’s online services. If your account is deactivated, you can reactivate it by contacting the UCSD Help Desk.