How to Set Up a ChargePoint "Connection"
Use the ChargePoint app or an online account
Using the ChargePoint app (Download the app to your smartphone if you haven’t already)
1. Open ChargePoint app
2. Tap the three parallel bars in the upper left corner
3. Tap Account
4. Tap Connections
5. Tap Browse Connections
6. Type Buffcharge in the box and Tap Go
8. Once the search is complete, Tap University of Colorado
9. Input your license plate number, check the terms and conditions box and tap Submit request
Your request will be submitted and if you are eligible (CU permit holder) your request will be approved. Note, approval may take 24-48 hours.
How to set up a ChargePoint “Connection” online
1. Go to
2. SIGN UP for a membership or LOG IN (link is in upper right corner of the website)
3. On the home page, click on the Connections tab
4. Enter connection code Buffcharge (case sensitive) in the box and click Apply
5. University of Colorado should appear in the search table. Click Request in the in the Connect column.
6. Enter the license plate associated with your CU Parking permit, read the terms and conditions and if you agree, click Submit Request
Your request will be submitted and if you are eligible (CU permit holder), your request will be approved. Note, approval may take 24-48 hours.