Lecture Notes: Account Protection and Login Procedures at University of Toronto

Steps to Protect Your Account

• Ensure the login page URL starts with https://idpz.utorauth.utoronto.ca/...
• On public computers:
  • Close all windows
  • Exit the browser after use
• Keep your password confidential:
  • U of T will never request your password or personal info via email

Login Problems

• Verify password at UTORid Password Verification Page
• Remember:
  • Passwords are stored with one-way encryption
  • New password required if forgotten
• Update passwords to meet current security requirements
  • Weak passwords may need changing for login service compatibility

JOINid Issues

• For applicants:
  • Reset or re-enable JOINid if authentication fails
  • Re-enable/Reset JOINid

Forgotten Password

• Try verifying on the Password Verification Page
• Reset required if forgotten; passwords cannot be decrypted

How to Log Out

• Exit Your Browser to clear session cookies:
  • Necessary as cookies may persist across sessions in some browsers (e.g., Chrome)
  • Ensures no unauthorized access to services

Finding Help

• Contact the Information Commons Help Desk for assistance with online services

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These notes summarize the key steps and precautions for managing your University of Toronto online account effectively, ensuring security and understanding login protocols.