Affiliate GatorLink Request Account Request

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This type of GatorLink account is used for external users from institutions that are not a part of the InCommon Federation

While we create HiPerGator accounts for new users HiPerGator does not have its own authentication mechanism. HPG users log in with their regular institutional accounts. For the University of Florida that account is called GatorLink. Non-UF users whose institutions are a part of InCommon Federation use their institutional credentials when logging into their HiPerGator accounts. If a prospective HiPerGator user's organization is not a part of InCommon Federation that person must first request a UFIT Research Computing Affiliated University of Florida GatorLink before requesting a HiPerGator account to be created for them.

To request a UFIT Research Computing Affiliate GatorLink account from UFIT HelpDesk the prospective HPG user must fill out the affiliate GatorLink request form. This process can take as much as two weeks during busy periods in the academic year. UFIT HelpDesk will reach out to the prospective user via the phone at the appropriate step in the process. This is a required step and the lack of communication will delay the process.

Once an RC Affiliate GatorLink account is created follow the HiPerGator account request procedure for the GatorLink account holders.

The RC affiliate GatorLink accounts normally must be renewed at least yearly. A user will receive a notification that their GatorLink will expire 30 days before the expiration date. They must submit the same affiliate GatorLink request form listed above while indicating a renewal instead of a new GatorLink account on the form. The UFIT HelpDesk will process the renewals requesting a confirmation from the sponsor. Contact Us if you run into any issues during the renewal process.