> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://userguide.hku.hk/studentportal/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://userguide.hku.hk/studentportal/how-to-access-hku-portal.md).

# How to access HKU Portal

Staff, students, holders of departmental accounts and retirees can access **HKU Portal** ([<mark style="color:green;">https://hkuportal.hku.hk</mark>](https://hkuportal.hku.hk/)) with their **HKU Portal UID** and **PIN** (password).&#x20;

### Application Procedure

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-type="files"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Student</strong></td><td>HKU Portal UID and PIN are distributed to new students upon admission registration.  No application is required.</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Staff</strong></td><td>See <a href="https://its.hku.hk/services/accounts-2fa/hku-portal-account/application/"><mark style="color:green;">application guideline</mark></a> </td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Departmental Accounts</strong></td><td>Fill in <a href="https://itsnow.hku.hk/nav_to.do?uri=x_tuohk_its_eforms_cf106b.do"><mark style="color:green;">CF106b</mark></a>. </td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Retiree</strong></td><td>Retirees can continue using their @hku.hk email account after retirement.  The account is subject to annual renewal and retirees will receive an email notification for renewing their accounts before 30 June each year.</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>


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