Pennkey Activation
About PennKey
A PennKey username and password are required to access many of the University’s online resources and services.
Your PennKey Username
Your username is unique. Your username will also be used for your email address. Choose your PennKey username wisely!
Your PennKey Password
To protect your personal information and Penn resources, your PennKey password needs enough length, variety, and unpredictability to qualify as secure. You should never, under any circumstances, share your PennKey password with anyone.
Go here for more information: https://pennkeysupport.upenn.edu/about
Help for Faculty/Staff
Your PennKey
You will receive an email from pennkey@isc.upenn.edu. This email will provide:
- Instructions on creating your PennKey username and password,
OR
- information about your existing PennKey username and password.
Note: It can take up to 24 hours after establishing or resetting your PennKey username and password to have it available to use with Workday.
I need a PennKey
Step 1: Get a Setup Code - You have several options:
- Pick up a Setup Code in-person at a PennKey Administration Station.
- You can ask for a Setup Code when you pick up your PennCard.
Step 2: Use the Setup Code to create your PennKey username and password. Follow the prompts to log in to the PennKey registration application with your Setup Code.
TIP: In many cases, your department will facilitate the PennKey registration process as part of your onboarding.
Go here for more information; https://pennkeysupport.upenn.edu/help-for-faculty-and-staff
More information about onboarding at Penn: https://www.onboard.upenn.edu/