Email and your "Cruz ID"

Everyone at UCSC is issued a CruzID when they are hired or enrolled. 

Your CruzID is your UCSC account, sometimes referred to as your username, that gives you access to many services and systems. 

Your CruzID is also part of your UCSC email address, such as bslug@ucsc.edu, the "bslug" is the CruzID. 

GMail

The UCSC Email system is powered by Google. Your email address will be automatically assigned to you. 

UC Santa Cruz utilized Gmail for email communications. Login to Gmail here.

Login with your full UCSC email address as the username and Gold password (if you have MFA enabled, you will be prompted for your MFA code). ITS recommends that you always access Google via a secure web browser such as Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Internet Explorer. For help using Gmail, visit the ITS help page.

Trouble accessing email?
Click “Forgot Your Password’ on the CruzID Manager website.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) "Duo Mobile"

Many systems/applications at UCSC will require MFA. 

Enroll your Device

Google Core Apps

UCSC faculty, staff, and students have access to UCSC Core Google Apps by logging into Google with their CruzID and Gold password. More info may be found "here" 

Sponsored Accounts for people affiliated with UCSC - formerly known as Sundry Accounts

If you are affiliated with the campus, but not a student, staff, or faculty, your sponsor/supervisor may request a Sponsored Account that gives you a CruzID. Sponsored accounts are reviewed annually.