Student Tech Checklist

It's time to stop the texts. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) via the Duo mobile app is simply the better option. Read more here.

1. Visit UK Account Manager (ukam.uky.edu) 
2. Go to the “Two-Factor Log-In” tab 
3. Click "Add Device" 
4. Follow the prompts to enroll your smartphone with the Duo Mobile app. 
5. Make sure you enable Duo Restore settings in your Duo mobile app. (Instructions)

UK Invests is a new, first-of-its-kind initiative nationally that will help students build a foundation of financial literacy, allowing them to achieve greater financial security, career readiness and well-being.

Here’s how:

1. Download the app. 

2. Visit your UK Invests Canvas course. 

3. Earn money.

4. Watch your money grow. 

With this feature, students can use an iPhone, Apple Watch or smartphone on campus to access buildings, attend campus events and make payments at most locations where the WildCard ID can be used on UK's Lexington campus.

Your W-Fi to use on campus is eduroam! Follow the steps below to manually connect to eduroam via your device.

1. Open your Wi-Fi settings and select eduroam
2. Enter your linkblue ID with @uky.edu (e.g., wlcat123@uky.edu) and password
3. Select Join or Connect to be connected to eduroam 

Make sure you have a personal email or phone number set up in Account Manager in case you ever get locked out of your account. 

1. Visit Account Manager at ukam.uky.edu
2. Under "Account Recovery and Notifications" hit "Change" next to the items you want to enter.

Once these options are set up, you can visit reset.uky.edu at any time to reset your password.

Canvas is your go-to place for online academic coursework. Make sure you know where to log in!