Xavier is moving to Microsoft Azure Cloud Authentication in order to take advantage of Microsoft's self-service password reset and multi-factor authentication tools. In the event of disaster, Xavier will retain its ability to authenticate and access critical systems that are cloud-hosted.
Effective March 15, 2021, IT will cut over to Azure cloud authentication for Office365. Other systems will follow, such as the Banner and Canvas administrative and learning systems.
As a side effect of the cutover process, you will be logged out of all Office 365 applications (Outlook, OneDrive, Teams etc.) and asked to re-authenticate once the cutover occurs.
To see the effect of the change, follow these steps:
- Browse to mail on the HUB and select Email or browse to https://mail.xavier.edu
- You will notice the changed appearance of the Xavier-branded login screen, asking for your email address at first login
- Enter your Xavier email address and click Next.
- Enter your Xavier password and click Sign In.
- You are now authenticated with Microsoft Azure. For more information on enrolling and using Microsoft Self Service Password Reset (SSPR), please consult the article on the Related Articles sidebar.