Update your details
Keep your contact details up to date and ensure that you receive updates from us regarding alumni benefits, careers support and exclusive events.
You can keep your contact details up to date and update your communication preferences by using a secure website called the MyEd Alumni Portal. You will also need to register to use the portal if you would like to vote online in elections.
If you studied after 2003
If you studied at the University after 2003 then you will be familiar with MyEd. The alumni version of MyEd is optimised for alumni and provides single secure location for all contact information and secure services.
Once you graduate, the student MyEd automatically transforms into the alumni version. The first screen that you will see is the familiar prompt for Your University Login. Enter your student username and password and you will be taken to the MyEd Alumni Portal.
Other graduates
If you did not use MyEd as a student then you will need to set up a new account. This is a straightforward process that we strongly encourage as it will ensure that we are able to keep you informed about new benefits and services that you are entitled to.
Please contact IS Helpline with the following information, and we will reply with Your University Login.
- Name
- Date of birth
- Home address
- Degree
- Year of completion and/or matriculation number
How do I login and what will I see?

The first screen that you will see is the one pictured. This is the secure login page for the University. Enter your new username and continue. Then enter your password and you will be taken to the MyEd Alumni Portal.
Once you are logged into MyEd you will be presented with a personalised secure website showing the contact information that the University currently holds. You will also have access to other exclusive alumni services including:
- JSTOR journal access
- Online voting
Help and support
If you have any problems - either with your existing student login details, or with your new login information - then please visit the IS support site for further information and troubleshooting.
Contact us directly
You can also update your details or find out more about other benefits and services by contacting the Development and Alumni office directly by using the details below.
Development and Alumni
Contact details
- Work: +44 (0)131 650 2240
- Fax: +44 (0)131 650 2239
- Email: alumni@ed.ac.uk
Address
- Street
Charles Stewart House
9-16 Chambers Street- City
- Edinburgh
- Post Code
- EH1 1HT