On December 26, 2024, SMU will switch to using NetID as the standard username for signing into SMU services. Due to a change in how we authenticate with our Single Sign-on (SSO), using your eight-digit employee ID number to sign in will no longer be possible. We are moving to a more convenient NetID that, for most people at SMU, resembles their email address. With the change less than two weeks away, we encourage everyone to start using their NetID today. Continue reading SMU login credentials are changing soon
Author: Ian Aberle
Ian Aberle is an Adobe Creative Educator and the Senior IT Communications Specialist & Trainer for the Office of Information Technology (OIT). For over 25 years, he has helped the SMU community use technology and implement digital and web media through multiple roles with the Digital Commons, SMU STAR Program, and now OIT. Ian enjoys photography and road trips with his family in his free time.
Faculty Technology Workshops Return in January
This January, OIT will be offering several workshops to help you kick off the new year right. From getting started with Canvas to conquering quizzes or using AI, we have you covered. We know some things cannot wait until January. In December, we will also help you to wrap up your Canvas course for the term. Continue reading Faculty Technology Workshops Return in January
NetID Becomes Standard on December 26
On December 26, 2024, SMU will switch to using NetID as the standard user name for signing into SMU services. This change in how we authenticate with our Single Sign-on (SSO) using Entra ID will allow OIT to access several modern services relevant to the SMU community, such as Microsoft Intune and Windows Hello for Business, in the future. With the switchover only six weeks away, we encourage everyone to start using their NetID today. If you use a password manager, we also recommend changing any entries to use your NetID to avoid problems after December 26. Continue reading NetID Becomes Standard on December 26
Duo Mobile Ends Support for iOS 15 Next Year
We have been notified that, effective February 17, 2025, Duo Mobile will no longer be supported on iOS 15. If you are using iOS 15 or earlier, it is recommended that you upgrade to the latest iOS version to receive ongoing security updates and improvements. Continue reading Duo Mobile Ends Support for iOS 15 Next Year
NetID is Coming!
We mentioned back in August that SMU was moving to using Microsoft Entra ID as our primary Single sign-on (SSO) service. One of the most significant differences that SMU users can expect as part of that change is the support for NetID to sign in to SMU services. For most users, the NetID will look much like your @smu.edu email address. For some, such as Authorized Payers on your accounts, it will be their current login name plus the @smu.edu. While the switchover with our SSO has not happened yet, we encourage everyone to start using their NetID today. Continue reading NetID is Coming!
