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New Sign-In Experience Coming May 27


New Sign-In Experience; Screenshots of current and new Central Authentication Service login pages

On May 27, 2026, the Office of Innovative Technologies (OIT) will update how you sign in to many UT applications, including Canvas, MyUTK, and DASH. This change will affect any application that grants access using UT’s Central Authentication Service. 

Here’s what you can expect: 

  • Fresh New Look: The sign-in page will have a clean design. 
  • New Sign-In Experience: When you visit the landing page, you’ll be quickly redirected to Microsoft’s authentication site for a seamless login process. 

How to Sign In: 

  • Use your UPN as your username. Your UPN is the email address used to sign in to UT services, such as email, typically in this format:
    • Faculty and Staff: Use NetID@utk.edu 
    • Students: Use NetID@vols.utk.edu 
    • Look up your UPN online if you aren’t sure which email address you should be using
  • Password: Your NetID Password 

How the New Experience Will Work

1. When signing in with your full NetID@utk.edu or NetID@vols.utk.edu, you will first be directed to this landing page (above).

2. You’ll be quickly redirected to Microsoft’s authentication site for a seamless login process (above).

The Current Central Authentication Page Will Be Replaced

This current Central Authentication page (above) will be replaced with the new look on May 27.

Most Common Applications Accessed with UT’s Single Sign-in

  • Adobe Creative Cloud 
  • Canvas 
  • DASH 
  • LinkedIn Learning 
  • MyUTK 
  • Qualtrics 
  • RingCentral 
  • Software Distribution Site 
  • VolBooks 
  • VolCard 
  • VolConnect 
  • VolLink 
  • VPN 
  • UTK Housing 
  • Zoom