Logging in for the first time – Medical School
Take a look at our guide below if you are yet to arrive at the University.
If you require further assistance with anything IT-related, please call the University of Lincoln Digital Services Service Desk on 01522 88 6500, or email us at dt@lincoln.ac.uk
On this page
- Set your password
- Set up Multi-Factor Authentication
- Bonus Step: Self-Service Password Reset
- When should I use my Lincoln and Nottingham Accounts?
- FAQs
Step 1: Set Your Password
To begin your registration tasks, you first need to set up a password for your University account by logging in for the first time. When you first sign in to the UniLincoln App, you will first need to click on the “Sign in with University Account” button.
This will present you with the University Single Sign-On screen where you can begin the process of changing your password.
- On the University Single Sign-On screen, enter your student email address in the User ID box as displayed below, replacing “12345678” with your Student ID number from the top of your enrolment letter:
12345678@students.lincoln.ac.uk
Your Student ID is the same ID number for both Nottingham and Lincoln and will start with the numbers “20…”. This information will be provided to you for self-registration.
- Click “Next”.
- Click on “Forgotten my password”. If you do not have a personal email address registered with us you may see a message telling you that you are not registered for Self-Service Password Reset, please contact Digital Technologies on 01522 88 6500, or via email at dt@lincoln.ac.uk.
- Enter the characters that are displayed on the screen and click “Next”.
- Select “Email my alternative email address” and check the alternative (personal) email address listed is yours. Then click the “Email” button.
- You will then receive a verification code in your alternative (personal) email inbox (if you are a UK resident, this is the email you have registered to UCAS). Please remember to check any spam folders.
- Enter the verification code you received into the box, then click “Next”.
- Enter a new password and confirm it.
Your password should consist of at least 10 characters and include upper and lower case letters (e.g. a–z, A–Z); numbers (0-9) and at least one of the following special characters: ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) _ + | ~ – = \ ` { } [ ] : ” ; ’ < > ? , . /.
Please do not use £ or € as some systems do not recognise these characters.
For more guidance on strong passwords, check our Strong Passwords page. - Click “Finish”.
- Click on “click here” to sign in with your new password.
- Enter your University email and newly changed password.
You will then be prompted that more information is required. Follow “Set up Multi-Factor Authentication” below to continue.
Step 2: Set up Multi-Factor Authentication
Once you’ve completed Step 1 above, you will be required to set up additional security for your account:
- On the sign-in screen, enter your newly set up University email (########@students.lincoln.ac.uk) and then your password (changed in Step 1 above).
- You will be prompted to set up additional security for your account known as multi-factor authentication. This additional level of security means that only you will have access to your University account, files and information.
- To set up the Microsoft Authenticator App as an authentication method, click “Next” and follow the on-screen steps.
The Microsoft Authenticator App will now be your default sign-in method when logging into University resources. When you attempt to sign in, you will receive a notification on your phone via the app.
You’re almost done!
As a bonus next step, we recommend setting up Self-Service Password Reset to help you quickly and easily get back into your account if you’re ever locked out.
Bonus Step: Set up Self-Service Password Reset
We highly recommend setting up Self-Service Password Reset.
Under normal circumstances, being locked out of your account means you’ll have to contact the Digital Technologies Service Desk to unlock it for you. However, by setting up Self-Service Password Reset, you can quickly and easily get back into your account by yourself if you’re ever locked out.
Follow the steps in the drop-down guide below to get started.
- Visit sspr.lincoln.ac.uk
- Sign in with your University email and password.
- Click on the + Add Sign-In Method button.
- Select the Email option from the drop-down menu, then type in your personal email address (this must be different from your University email).
- You will receive a code at the email address you entered. Type the code into the box that appears. (If you do not receive the code, click on “Resend code”.)
You will now be able to use your email address to verify your identity in future and reset your password when necessary. You can also set up other methods of verification using the same process, including personal security questions. It is useful to have a back-up verification method available in case you cannot access one.
Remember: It is important that your password is updated on all devices used to access University services such as Wi-Fi and email. If you do not do this, you may be temporarily locked out of your account.
When should I use my Lincoln and Nottingham Accounts?
The majority of your Lincoln services will be available through the UniLincoln App. This is where you should go for all signposted links to resources relating to your course, including timetables and room bookings at Lincoln.
When to use your Lincoln Account
Your Lincoln account will be used to access the University of Lincoln Wi-Fi (via eduroam) and corporate devices, as well as the Lincoln GCW Library, Timetabling and Room Bookings systems. This follows the usual format of ########@students.lincoln.ac.uk. We recommend Chrome as the default browser for any web-accessed application.
Whenever you see University of Lincoln branding on a sign-in screen (such as the one below), you will need to sign in using your Lincoln Student ID – e.g. ########@students.lincoln.ac.uk – and password.
When to use your Nottingham Account
Your Nottingham account will be used to access many services, including: Emails, Office 365, Moodle, etc. These are accessed via the web and the account details are typically ########@nottingham.ac.uk. We recommend Chrome as the default browser for any web-accessed application.
FAQs
If your Office 365 home screen is blank after signing in, you may have logged in with your Lincoln Student ID. To rectify this, please sign out and close the browser, and instead, use your Nottingham ID to sign in.
Togetherall is a unique service in terms of how to sign up.
When signing up for Togetherall, you will need to use your Lincoln Student – e.g. ########@students.lincoln.ac.uk.
The activation email for your Togetherall account will be sent to your Nottingham ID email address, as this is your default email.
Please check your Nottingham Inbox in order to activate your account. You should then be able to login to Togetherall using your Lincoln email address and access the content.
All alerts and notifications will be sent to your Nottingham Inbox.
We recommend using the Chrome browser, when possible. Due to it’s compatibility with our platforms for a more seamless experience.
The university provides free unlimited Wi-Fi using eduroam.
For more information on getting onto the Wi-Fi, check out the link: How To… | Wi-Fi Access – Digital Technologies (lincoln.ac.uk)
The university operates a printing service across the campus.
For more information on printing, check out the link: How To… | Print & Scan – Digital Technologies (lincoln.ac.uk)