Bloomberg Account

Getting Started with your Bloomberg Account

You will need:

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• Access to the Bloomberg Terminal and
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Terminal Login

The terminals are usually switched off when you start.

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• Hit the power button on the computer to switch it on.
• To log on to the Bloomberg terminal type the password “blpuk”. (Ensure the matching username is “blpuk”).
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Getting Started

Once Bloomberg has loaded, you will see the Bloomberg home screen.

Hit the “Enter” button on the keyboard or click “<GO>” on screen. This will load the Bloomberg login screen.

Bloomberg Account

If you don’t have a Bloomberg account, you will have to create one.

Click the “Create a New Login” link at the bottom left of the screen.

A registration form will appear and you will be required to fill in your details.

Note: The Bloomberg account is NOT related to your UCD Connect account.

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It is important to have your mobile phone with you for registration as you will receive an activation code via text once you have filled in your details.

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–  The first registration screen will ask you if you have been a Bloomberg client before. Select “No” for this.

–  On the second screen, you should fill in your details accordingly.

–  Once completed, your account will be set up and you can log in to access the system.