How to log in

Introduction

As a new staff member (or student) you will have been given a unique Warwick user code. This starts with a 'u' followed by a string of 7 digits. Your user code needs to be paired with a password. This is a secret string of characters known only by you, as a security measure to authenticate your identity. Used together, your user code and password become your digital identity at Warwick and allow you to log in to your accounts securely and access the university's services and facilities

Who is this article for?

This article is helpful for all University of Warwick staff and students.

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Last revised: 14/05/24

How to log in

Navigate to the University of Warwick website: https://www.warwick.ac.uk/Link opens in a new window

Click on Sign in in the top right-hand corner of the screen

UoW insite page showing the Sign in link in the top right

The page below will appear: enter your user code (for example u1234567)

UoW website with the username field filled in

Click Next and provide your password to log in
Next, you will be asked to enter a multi-factor authentication (MFA) code using the Microsoft Authentication app or a text message sent to your phone.

For more information on MFA, please see this article: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/idg/learning-resources/knowledge/training/how-to-set-up-mfa/

Trouble logging in?

One of the most common problems staff and students face with logging in, is incorrectly entering a user code or password several times.

Double-check your user code

Ensure you use the correct user code: it will start with a ‘u’ followed by a string of 7 numbers (something like u1234587).
Check for typos: a misplaced digit can make all the difference.
The user code is not case-sensitive.

Review your password

Check if you used special characters (such as symbols or numbers) when setting your password.
Check the Caps Lock is off. Passwords are case-sensitive: "Password123" is different from "password123".
If you have checked this information and you are still having trouble logging in, please contact the Service Desk (see contact details in the Help box on the left).