The new Single Sign-On (SSO) passwordless solution allows you to log in to your Alabama A&M University applications (BlackBoard, Banner, Email, etc) using just your username eliminating the need to remember a password.
- Watch the how-to video to use the new passwordless system
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- Step by Step Instructions
Step by Step Instructions to register your device and login to the myAAMU Portal
Step 1 - Download the Authenticator App
- Download the Octopus Authenticator App from the Apple Store for your iPhone or iPad or Google Play for your Android phone or tablet. Screenshot of Octopus Authenticator App icon
Step 2 - Register your device with the Octopus Authenticator App
- Check your email to find your invitation email Screenshot of SSO invitation email
- Search for the subject title, "Welcome to the new AAMU "Passwordless" myAAMU SSO"
- If you can open the invitation email - Follow one of the enrollment options below:
- Click on the blue "Click Here to Enroll" link Screenshot of click here to enroll link or
- Open the Octopus Authenticator app
- Scroll to the Accounts Section
- Click "Add" Screenshot of add account
- Choose "Scan Code with Camera" Screenshot of Screenshot of Scan Code with Camera
- Scan the QR code in the invitation email
- Follow the prompts to add your account to the Octopus Authenticator App
- The Octopus Authenticator App will say Account added Successfully when completed Screenshot of Account added Successfully
- If you cannot access your email or add your account to your phone or tablet. Call the 24/7 ITS Helpdesk dial (256) 372-4357 or Ext. 4357 if you are on campus. Press option #1 for technical help. or Submit an ITS Helpdesk ticket.
Step 3 - Login to the myAAMU Portal using a computer
- Click the "myAAMU Sign-In" button on the myAAMU webpage Screenshot of myAAMU Sign-in button
- On the login page enter your username, "first part of your email address before the @ in your email address" and click "Next" Screenshot of SSO login Screen
- On the second login page, make sure Authentication type says "Octopus Authenticator" and click "Login" Screenshot of Authentication type screen
- Open the Octopus Authenticator app on your phone or tablet and click "Approve" Screenshot of Octopus Authenticator app login Approve
- You will now have access to the myAAMU portal! Screenshot of myAAMU Portal
Step 3B - How to find your username
- Open the Octopus Authentication App
- Click on Alabama A&M University under Accounts
- Click on "Show Credentials"
- Your username is everything before the @ in the email address and your password should be shown. Use these in the follwoing steps.
- If no password is displayed, and/or you are not able to log into the SSO platform from a computer or other wired device, you likely have an issue with your logon credentials. Please check with the Admissions Office to ensure your account is active before submitting a ticket for an SSO issue.
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If you have access to SSO but need assistance with housing or cannot log into the housing portal please email housing@aamu.edu. Please do not submit an ITS ticket.
myAAMU Sign-In(Email, Banner, BlackBoard, etc.)
Parent Portal(University Information, Student Grades, Account Balances, etc.)
ITS CALL-IN HELPDESK SUPPORT AVAILABLE 24/7 DAYS A WEEK
Your ITS team is rolling out a new 24-hour/7 day "call-in Helpdesk" ready to assist students, faculty & staff with technical issues and Helpdesk ticket submission assistance. The Helpdesk is available on weekends and after hours.
To take advantage of this new service, dial (256) 372-4357 or Ext. 4357 if you are on campus. Press option #1 for technical help.
Next, choose the student or faculty/staff option that applies to you. If you have difficulties, pick up the phone and reach out! Helpdesk and Blackboard support are now live and available.
- Follow the Step by Step instructions to use the new passwordless system
- Watch the how-to video to use the new passwordless system
- How to enable Mobile Recovery
- Octopus Authentication for iOS User Guide
- Octopus Authenticator Installation and Operation Guide
- Octopus Desk for Windows Installation Guide
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