Get an All-Access Pass with the Digital ID for UCI
ZotKey is a smart access ID developed by UC Irvine that provides secure and convenient access to various campus services. From event and shuttle access to meal plans or bookstore purchases, the UCI ZotKey ID will unlock your full potential.
Simple, Safe, Convenient
The ZotKey is an Anteater’s one card to rule them all, making it a breeze to get around UCI’s 1,500-acre campus. This all-access smart ID for in person students is designed to enhance your campus experience, providing simple, safe, and convenient access to all that UCI has to offer.
And with the latest smart card technology California has to offer, your ZotKey is ready in record time. Upload your photo and once it’s approved, you have your ID! The ZotKey comes with an app that provides additional features to streamline UCI students’ daily routines and improve their campus experience.

One Key for Every Anteater
With the ZotKey smart ID card of UC Irvine, you can easily grab a bite to eat around campus, check out library books and more coming soon.

Exclusively for Anteaters
The ZotKey smart ID card of UC Irvine grants access to Anteaters only, keeping the campus safe for UCI students, faculty, and staff.

Getting Around Campus is a Breeze
Use your smart ID card from UC Irvine to zip across campus with a just a scan.
Students, Staff, and Parents Love It
Top Up Quickly
Students can easily add money to ZotKeys online, providing a seamless experience for managing finances with their ID. Transfers happen instantly — with no waiting around for deposits to clear.
Staying Sustainable
One UC Irvine student smart card for everything means less plastic waste, part of UCI’s commitment to reducing our campus’s ecological footprint.
Keeping UCI Safe
UCI’s smart ID only gives access to the people who need it, keeping your campus safe and secure.


