What should I do if I lose my Chevening access code?
Use the official recovery option associated with the mobile number registered to your application. Do not create duplicate applications as your first response.
What is the Chevening application access code?
The Chevening application system gives you a unique access code after registration. You need it to return to your application, so save it securely as soon as it appears. If you lose it, official guidance says you can recover it using the mobile number registered to the application.
Protect access to your application
The access code works alongside the email address and mobile number used during registration. Store it in a password manager or another private location and keep the registered mobile number available throughout the application cycle. Do not post the code in a public forum or send it to an unofficial adviser.
Key facts
- Each application receives a unique access code.
- Chevening advises applicants to photograph or otherwise save the code.
- The recovery process uses the mobile number registered to the application.
- The code should be treated as private account information.
- Changing or losing access to the registered mobile number can complicate recovery.
Practical checklist
- 1Register with an email address and mobile number you control.
- 2Save the access code immediately in two secure places.
- 3Do not include the code in screenshots shared publicly.
- 4Keep access to the registered mobile number until the process is complete.
- 5Use only the official Chevening portal and recovery route.
Frequently asked questions
Can I share my Chevening access code with an adviser?
The safest approach is to keep the code private. An adviser can review material you choose to share without controlling access to your official application account.
Sources checked 13 July 2026: official Chevening online application guidance and official application timeline. CheveningPrep is independent and is not affiliated with Chevening or the UK Government.
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