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Karelia ID

Here you can find instructions on how to activate your username to Karelia UAS network. Please read the instructions below carefully and follow the steps in order.

Students at Karelia University of Applied Sciences will receive a username (Karelia ID) for the duration of their right to study. The username is automatically generated based on the information in the student management system, and it will be ready to use when the studies begin.

Activate your username and set up multi-factor authentication (MFA) for your account. Most of Karelia’s electronic services require multi-factor authentication.

NOTE! When using our site, please avoid using the browser’s translation tools as they often provide inaccurate translations. Always choose the English or Finnish version of our services. This way, you can better follow our instructions and videos.

Here you will find instructions on how to change or reset the password of an activated Karelia ID or find out a forgotten Karelia ID. Please read the instructions carefully and follow the steps in order.

NOTE! If you have not yet activated your Karelia ID, follow the “Activate a new Karelia ID” section above!

You can change your password at https://userid.karelia.fi

  1. Open a web browser and go to the address https://userid.karelia.fi and click on Continue.
  2. Type in your Karelia ID and the verification code shown on the page. Click on Continue.
  3. Click on Change password.
  4. Next you will see the password requirements. In addition to there requirements, you are not allowed to use your name or Karelia ID in the password. Click on Close.
  5. Type in your current password. Create a new password and confirm it below. Click on Set password.
  6. You will get a notification that the password was changed successfully.

If you have lost or forgotten your password, you can reset it by using userid.karelia.fi service. You need to authenticate to the service with Finnish bank codes or mobile ID.

  1. Open a web browser and go to the address https://userid.karelia.fi and click on Continue.
  2. Type in your Karelia ID and the verification code shown on the page. Click on Continue.
  3. Click on Reset password.
  4. Select the identification method and validate your identity.
  5. Click on Set password.
  6. Next you will see the password requirements. In addition to there requirements, you are not allowed to use your name or Karelia ID in the password. Click on Close.
  7. Create a new password and confirm it below. Click on Set password.
  8. You will get a notification that the password was changed successfully.

If you have forgotten your Karelia ID, you can find out the Karelia ID at https://userid.karelia.fi. You need to authenticate to the service with Finnish bank codes or mobile ID.

  1. Open a web browser and go to the address https://userid.karelia.fi and click on Continue.
  2. Click on the Don’t know your account? link below the User field.
  3. Select the identification method and validate your identity.
  4. Your Karelia ID will appear in the User field.

Instructions and support

You can find more detailed instructions in Pakki:

https://kareliauas.sharepoint.com/sites/StudentIntra > Data Systems> IT Services home page.
Log in to Pakki using [email protected].

If you have problems related to information technology such as usernames, passwords etc., contact IT-Helpdesk:

  • E-mail [email protected]
    You can report problems via e-mail 24/7.
    Please remember to include your contact information and a detailed description of the problem!
  • Tel. 013 260 6116
    Only for urgent problems or problems requiring immediate attention!
    Karelia UAS IT-Helpdesk phone service hours are on working days Mo – Fr 12.00 – 14.00.

In case of matters related to studies, please contact the student services: