Activate your Microsoft 365 account to log into any SM TAFE online systems e.g. Microsoft 365, Student Hub, Blackboard and MyEnrolment (Student Portal).
Your login details will be provided up to 48 hours after your enrolment is finalised. You will receive an email that includes your:
- SM TAFE Student ID Number
- SM TAFE Student Email
- SM TAFE default password.
Logging in for the first time
Off campus - On your computer, open an internet browser and go to https://www.microsoft365.com/ and login with your Student Email and your default password. You will be prompted to change your password.
On campus - Login to a campus computer with your Student ID Number and your default password. You will be prompted to change your password.
Password Requirements
Your new password:
- must be a minimum of 14 characters.
- can be any combination of letters, numbers or symbols.
- must not include any part of your name or date of birth, or the word password.
- must not be a password you have already used.
Tip – use words or a phrase you are going to remember.
Example – mypasswordcanbejustalongstringofwords
Your new password will now apply to all SM TAFE systems e.g. Microsoft 365, Student Hub, Blackboard, and MyEnrolment (Student Portal).
Your password will expire every 180 days. To change your password, go to the Microsoft Online Password Reset page. Ensure your new password meets all SM TAFE’s password specifications.
Important: Whilst you may be able to change your password to one that is less than 14 characters in length. The result is that you will not be able to log into any SM TAFE online systems. Therefore, please ensure your new password meets all SM TAFE’s password specifications.
Once you have changed your password, you will be prompted to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). This adds a layer of security against unauthorised access, reducing the risk of or your SM TAFE account being compromised or hacked.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Using Microsoft Authenticator
You now need to set up your Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) using the Microsoft Authenticator App on your smartphone.
Before you start
- We recommend using a computer/laptop and smartphone to setup MFA.
- Make sure the computer/laptop has internet access.
- Make sure the smartphone has a good battery life/charge.
- Make sure the smartphone has a good wi-fi signal.
- Download the Microsoft Authenticator App for iOS Apple and Android to your smartphone. This app is free.
- In your smartphone settings, allow the Microsoft Authenticator App to send you notifications.
- In your smartphone settings, ensure you have the Do not disturb setting switched off.
MFA Set Up Instructions
- Download and follow these written instructions to set up MFA.
- Watch this video and follow the instructions to set up MFA.
- See below for MFA-related FAQ’s.
Once set up, MFA will require you to verify your identity when accessing your SM TAFE account off campus.
Help with your SM TAFE (Microsoft 365) password and/or MFA
- Lecturers can reset your password and/or MFA. Please have your Student ID Number handy.
- You can visit a Campus Library (Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm) or Customer Service Centre (Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm) for in-person help or to reset your password and/or MFA. Please have your Student ID Number handy.
- You can call 1800 001 001 for help or to request your password and/or MFA is reset. Please have your Student ID Number handy.
Access to your SM TAFE (Microsoft 365) Student Account
- You have access to various Microsoft 365 programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, which can be used via a web browser or downloaded on up to five devices, and 1TB of data storage in OneDrive.
- Access to your Microsoft 365 Student account will be disabled and deleted 84 days after you complete your course. If you withdraw from your course your access will cease immediately.
- You are strongly encouraged to copy any data or documents you need to an alternate storage facility/device prior to access being removed. It is not possible for data to be restored after these times.