How Do I Get a PennKey?

Step 1: Get a PennKey Setup Code

• Penn automatically emails Setup Codes with instructions to incoming students. You will receive an email sent to the email address you used when you applied.
• If you didn't receive a Setup Code, please check your junk and spam folders.
• If your Setup Code has expired and you need to request a new one, please contact the Office of the University Registrar.

Step 2: Register your PennKey

Once you have a Setup Code, go to the PennKey Registration application and follow the prompts.

• Go to the Penn Alumni PennKey Help website.
• Review the guidance and follow the instructions for obtaining a PennKey.
• PennKey assistance for the Penn Alumni Ambassador Program is available through the Penn Alumni Ambassador Program website or by email at alumni-ambassadors@dev.upenn.edu

Note: Please contact daralumnipennkey@dev.upenn.edu if you need assistance finding your PennID number and have other alumni-related needs (transcripts, MyPenn, etc.)

Step 1: Get a Setup Code

• Penn automatically emails Setup Codes to newly hired faculty and staff as a part of their onboarding process. You will receive an email sent to the email address you provided in Workday.
• If you didn't receive a Setup Code, please check your junk and spam folders.
• If you are on campus, you can also request a PennKey Setup Code from the PennCard Center when you pick up your PennCard. 

Step 2: Register your PennKey

Once you have a Setup Code, go to the PennKey Registration application and follow the prompts.

Step 1: Determine if you need a PennKey 

If you need to access Knowledge Link training in the Learning Portal, UPHS recommends that you use your UPHS network login instead of obtaining a PennKey.

1. Go to the UPHS PennKey Help website.
2. Review the Quick Troubleshooting Steps for guidance and instructions.

Step 2: Get a Setup Code and register your PennKey

If you still need a PennKey, you'll need a Setup Code to register it.

1. Go to the UPHS PennKey Help website.
2. Follow the Get a Setup Code and Setup Code Locations instructions.
3. Once you have a Setup Code, follow the Register your PennKey instructions.

Note: The University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS) includes The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP), Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Pennsylvania Hospital, Chester County Hospital, Doylestown Health, Lancaster General, and Princeton Health.

1. Go to the CHOP PennKey Administration website.
2. Use the PennKey Request Form to request a PennKey.

Note: Please contact pennkey@chop.edu for CHOP-related PennKey questions.