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Are you a new employee at the ßÉßɱ¬ÁÏ? Learn how you can get your Faculty and Staff ONECard following the steps below. 

After receiving your card, it will remain valid throughout your employment at UVic and grant you access to campus buildings and university services.

If you are an existing employee who has lost their physical ONECard, visit the ONECard Office to replace your card.  You are more than welcome to add the mobile ONECard to your devices. 

Get your Netlink ID & MFA

Make sure you have received your employee number - V0XXXXXXX first. 

Your NetLink ID is your personal UVic account which you’ll use throughout your time at UVic. You’ll use your NetLink ID to access all UVic’s online tools and resources including ONECard, Wi-Fi, Brightspace, UVic computers, library databases and many more.  To get your Netlink ID. 

Just a quick reminder, when you create your NetLink ID, you can also set your preferred name. You’ll be asked for your emergency contact information at the same time, so it’s easy to get everything done in one go.

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is an important security feature that requires you to use 2 pieces of evidence to prove your identity when you sign in to your UVic account.  MFA is mandatory for all UVic faculty and employees.  To get started with MFA.   You will need MFA to get your mobile ONECard installed. 

Take your photo

Photos must meet all requirements. If not, your photo submission will be declined.

Your photo should be in a passport style, with your head and top of your shoulders dominating the frame. Please follow these steps to ensure your photo meets the requirements. Applications will be rejected unless an adequate photo is supplied.  

Acceptable:

• Current color photo in .jpg format
• White smooth background required
• Centered, front view of full face
• Cropped from just above the top of the head down to the shoulders
• Good lighting
• Eyes open and visible
• Straight face or smile
• Wear prescription glasses if you normally do so
• Head coverings allowed if you wear it daily for religious purposes
• Full face must be visible
• Covering cannot obscure hairline or cast shadows on face

Upload your photo

1. and login with your Netlink ID and passphrase.
2. Navigate to the Profile tab.
3. Click on the “Click to submit your photo” button
4. Follow instructions to upload your photo (headshot).
5. Wait for automatic review and processing.
6. Once processing is complete, click “Next”.
7. Follow instructions to upload image of Government-issued Photo ID.
8. Once uploaded, click “Submit & Sign Out” 

Once your photo is viewed, you will be emailed with further instructions. Please allow 24 hours for your image to become available prior to downloading the Transact eAccounts app. 

Visit this page to see detailed instuctions with images.

 Accepted Government Issued Photo ID

• Must be in the same alphabet as English.
• All documents must have a photo.
• All documents must be valid. Expired documents will not be accepted.

Add mobile ONECard

 To get your mobile ONECard, follow these three easy steps:

1. Download the  (via the  or )
2. Search for “ßÉßɱ¬ÁÏ (UVic)” and log in with your NetLink ID and passphrase
3. Click “Add to Wallet”

• NOTE: iPhone users please also confirm you have agreed to the iCloud terms and conditions

Need help? See our FAQs or contact the ONECard Office.

Retirees

UVic retirees get a UVic affiliate card for a $25 fee. Visit us to get your card.