Create and Access Your UCLA Email Account

Created by MORRIS HUNTER, Modified on Thu, 11 Jul, 2024 at 2:35 PM by MORRIS HUNTER

A UCLA email address is required for communicating and for using Zoom.


Your UCLA email address is hosted by Google, so you can access it using the Gmail app. Signing in to Google Apps for UCLA also signs you into your UCLA email account.

Tip: Create a UCLA Logon ID

If you have not already created a UCLA Logon ID as part of your onboarding process, follow the instructions listed under 1. Set-up Your UCLA Logon ID

Please know your UCLA Logon ID is permanent throughout your time at UCLA ; it cannot be changed (even if you leave and come back).

To access your UCLA email account:

  1. Go to Google Apps for UCLA, then click Sign in with your UCLA Logon ID. A login page will open.

Google Apps for UCLA login page with Sign in with your UCLA Logon ID highlighted.

  1. Type your UCLA Logon ID and Password in the appropriate fields, then click SIGN IN.

UCLA Logon page with Sign In highlighted.

  1. If you are prompted to select a Multi-Factor Authentication method, follow steps to authenticate your account.

Multi-Factor Authentication methods highlighted.

Tip: Multi-factor Authentication Settings

Methods for authenticating your login can vary depending on your Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) settings. Click a method to select it. Options include Send Me a Push, Call Me, and Enter a Passcode

You are now signed into Google Apps for UCLA and can access your UCLA email using your Gmail account!

Gmail account displayed.

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