⚠️Always bring your phone or other mobile device. A phone or other mobile device is needed to use the app for sign‑in and to receive approval codes or notifications. The app can work without cell service, mobile data, or Wi‑Fi after it is set up, using the app codes. You will be asked to confirm your sign‑in at least once every seven days.
Learn how to set up and sign in using app codes or notifications on your mobile device. There are four ways to sign in to Sask Polytech using passwords, codes, PINs or touch. Everyone must create a password and will be required to set up a second option at first sign-in. The technical term for this process is called multi-factor authentication (MFA). Having multiple sign-in options provides better password recovery and crucial account security.
Making the app your default sign-in
Signing in using app codes no Wi-Fi, data, or cell service needed
ℹ️No Wi-Fi, data, or cell service needed after setup. This method can be used with or without Wi‑Fi, mobile data or cell service once configured. You will need an Internet connection for the initial app setup.
- Enter your Sask Polytech username when prompted (e.g., user@saskpolytech.ca).
- Click Next.
- Wait for the Enter code page to show
- Open the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device and click on your username under Saskatechewan Polytechnic.
- Enter the six-digit number code into the service you are trying to sign into and hit verify.
- Wait for the computer to grant you access to the service you are signing in to.
Signing in using app notifications
ℹ️Wi-Fi or data always needed. This method can only be used when your device is connected to Wi‑Fi or mobile data. However, you do not need cell service.
- Enter your Sask Polytech username on your computer when prompted (e.g., user@saskpolytech.ca).
- Click Next.
- Wait for this Approve sign in request screen to appear.
- Wait for a notification to appear on your mobile device.
- Click on the notification, enter in the 2 digit number received in the Approve sign in request and click on the checkmark icon.
- Click YES.
- Wait for the computer to grant you access to the service you are signing in to.
Related articles
To review all your sign-in options, see Changing your Sask Polytech multi-factor authentication sign-in options or Microsoft’s article Change your two-step verification method and settings. To learn more about multi-factor authentication, see Your options to sign in to Sask Polytech.
Requirements
| Requirements |
Audience |
Cause |
| A valid Sask Polytech account, mobile device with the ability to download the Microsoft Authenticator app. Must have a previous sign-in (MFA) method set up prior, and adding the app as a secondary or alternative method. |
Students, employees. |
- Changed my phone number
- Can't receive text codes (SMS)
- International service provider does not work in Canada
- Prefer app to receiving text codes (SMS)
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