Staff Resources

Please note: Changing the password used to login to SAIT computers will also change the password used to connect to SAIT wireless and SAIT email.

1. Log in to a SAIT computer
2. When you can see the Windows desktop, press CTRL + ALT + DEL
3. Click the option Change Password
4. Type your old password in the first box. Type your new password in the other two boxes
5. Click the Confirm Arrow →
6. Your computer account password, SAIT wireless password and SAIT email password are now updated

Please note: Changing your mySAIT password will also change your Brightspace (D2L) password.

1. Go to mySAIT
2. On the mySAIT tab, click on Change your mySAIT.ca password/PIN
3. Select Change PIN
4. Enter your current password in the Enter old PIN box, and your new password in the Enter New PIN and Re-enter New PIN boxes. Click Change PIN
5. Your mySAIT and Brightspace (D2L) passwords are now updated

If you have issues logging into mySAIT and Brightspace (D2L) or have forgotten the password:

1. Click on the Forgot Password link under the Login button
2. Enter your SAIT staff ID number with leading zeros (for example 000123456) and click the Forgot PIN? button
3. Answer the security question and click on  Submit
4. Enter the new password in the New PIN and Re-enter new PIN boxes. Click on the  Reset PIN
5. Your mySAIT and Brightspace (D2L) passwords are now updated.

1. Go to  login.microsoftonline.com
2. Click on the Can't Access your Account link under the login field
3. Click on the Work Account link
4. Enter your SAIT email address and the text in captcha image. Click on the Next button
5. Answer the Security question or phone number configured in your account
6. On the next page, if you received a text or call with a verification code, enter it in the box. Click Next
7. Enter your new password in the two boxes. Click Finish
8. Your SAIT email password, computer account password and SAIT wireless password is now updated

1. Open a web browser and go to www.sait.ca or use login.microsoft.com
2. On the top right-hand corner of the webpage, hover your mouse over the login button, then click on the email option that appears in the drop-down menu
3. On the new page, click use another account option if there is another email that is not your email address. If not, enter your SAIT email address on the right side of the page — for staff, your email is your first and last name followed by @sait.ca
4. Enter your SAIT computer login password
5. Click the sign in button
6. Click on your SAIT email address on the right-hand side, enter your password if applicable
7. To access your email, click on the Mail app

You can also access your SAIT email address through the Microsoft Office portal from any internet browser, as well as you have the ability to download the Microsoft Office app for any smartphone (iOS and Android).

Connecting to your SAIT email from an Apple device:

1. Download the Microsoft Office app from the App Store
2. Enter your SAIT staff email address in the format firstname.lastname@edu.sait.ca and select Add Account
3. Enter your SAIT computer login password. By default, this is your birthdate in the format YYMMDD
4. Select Sign In, Select Skip if the Add Another Account screen appears
5. You will now be able to access your SAIT email through your Apple device

You can also access your SAIT email address through the Microsoft Office portal from any internet browser, as well as you have the ability to download the Microsoft Office app for any smartphone (iOS and Android).

Connecting to your SAIT email from an Android device:

1. It is recommended that you download the Microsoft Office app from the Google Play Store
2. Open the Outlook app on your device
3. Select Get Started
4. Enter your SAIT staff email address in the format firstname.lastname@edu.sait.ca
   
5. Enter your SAIT computer login password. By default, this is your birthday in the format YYMMDD
6. Select  Sign In, Select Skip if the  Add Another Account screen appears
7. You will now be able to access your SAIT email through your Android device

To set up access to a wireless connection on SAIT's network, follow the steps below. Please note, this can only be done on-campus.

1. Ensure your wireless adapter is turned on
2. Click the wi-fi icon
3. Select sait-secure from the list of available wi-fi networks
4. Select connect automatically
5. Use your staff ID without for your username
6. Use your current network password
7. If you see a message that says Continue connecting? select the connect button
8. Once connected, you will need to read and accept the End User License Agreement
9. Once you are connected, you will see a message stating that you have successfully connected to sait-secure

1. Open the Settings menu, and select wi-fi
2. Choose the network listed as sait-secure
3. Use your staff ID for your username
4. Enter your SAIT login password. If you are a student, this is by default, your birthdate YYMMDD.
5. Click Join
6. Select Trust if a digital experience screen appears. The certificate should say auth4.is.sait.ca.

1. Open the Settings menu, and select wi-fi
2. Choose the network listed as sait-secure
3. Set EAP Method to PEAP.
4. Set Phase 2 Authentication to MSCHAPV2.
5. Leave the CA Certificate blank.
6. Use your staff ID for your username.
7. Enter your SAIT login password. If you are a student, this is by default, your birthdate YYMMDD.
8. Tap Connect

To request wi-fi access for a guest coming or visiting SAIT, you will need to submit a HEAT Ticket or email the Helpline and include the following information:

• Name
• Email address
• Username
• Organization
• Account expiration
• Remarks (optional)
• SAIT sponsor

The IT support team will get back to you with a username and password that can be used by your guests.

This network service provides staff with free-roaming wireless access at participating institutions.

1. Select the Start button on the bottom left of your screen
2. Select Settings from the left of the Start Menu (on Windows 7 click on Control Panel located on the right side of the Start Menu)
3. Click on the Network & Internet button, then click on Wi-FI (for Windows 7 click on Network & Internet then click on Network and Sharing Centre)
4. Click on the Show Available Networks link (for Windows 7 click on  Connect to a Network under the  Change your Networking settings)
5. Click on the Eduroam SSID in the list that appears on the right side of your screen and click Connect
6. Enter your username:
   1. Use ACDM\ followed by your computer username and @sait.ca
7. Enter your SAIT computer login password, this is by default your birthdate in the format YYMMDD
8. Click Connect

For instructions on how to connect to Eduroam from an Apple device:

1. Go to your devices Settings menu and select Wi-Fi or Wireless
2. Select the SSID called: eduroam
3. Enter your username:
   1. Use  ACDM\ followed by your computer username and @sait.ca
4. Enter your SAIT computer login password, this is by default your birthdate in the format YYMMDD
5. Select Join
6. Select Trust if a digital certificate screen appears. The certificate should say auth4.is.sait.ca

For instructions on how to connect to Eduroam from an Android device:

1. Go to Settings and select Wi-Fi or Wireless
2. Select the SSID called:  eduroam
3. Set the EAP Method to PEAP
4. Leave the CA Certificate blank
5. Under the Identity section, enter your username:
   1. Use  ACDM\ followed by your computer username and @sait.ca
6. Enter your SAIT computer login password, this is by default your birthdate in the format YYMMDD
7. Click Connect

SAITALERT is a free smartphone app that informs SAIT students to help keep them safe on and around campus, including details on emergency procedures, working alone, a virtual safe walk and emergency notifications.

Download today:

• Android
• Apple

1. Press the Windows key on your keyboard
2. Type \\ followed by the name of the server address (where the printer resides), as per the list below — \\vprn161.acdm.ds.sait.ca
3. Hit Enter
4. Right-click on the printer you want to connect to and select the Connect option or double-click the printer
5. Wait for the drivers to be installed
6. You are now connected to this printer and you will see it in the list of printers available on your computer

Print Server Addresses

Senator Burns Building: \\vprn2845.acdm.ds.sait.ca

Stan Grad Centre MB and MC classrooms: \\vprn161.acdm.ds.sait.ca

NJ Burns building wing classrooms: \\vprn161.acdm.ds.sait.ca

NK Burns building wing classrooms: \\vprn2424.acdm.ds.sait.ca

Crandell building G classrooms: \\vprn161.acdm.ds.sait.ca

Stan Grad Centre MD classrooms: \\prn251.acdm.ds.sait.ca

Johnson-Cobb Energy Centre KA classrooms: \\vprn2845.acdm.ds.sait.ca and \\vprn161.acdm.ds.sait.ca

Aldred Centre CA, CB classrooms: \\vprn2845.acdm.ds.sait.ca and \\prn2424.acdm.ds.sait.ca

Library: \\vprn2845.acdm.ds.sait.ca

1. Go to login.microsoftonline.com
2. On a new page, click Use Another Account option if there is another email listed that is not your email address. If not, enter your SAIT email address on the right-hand side of the page 
3. Your username:
   1. For staff, your email is your first and last name followed by @sait.ca
4. Enter your SAIT computer login password, this is by default your birthdate in the format YYMMDD
5. Click the Sign In button
6. On the welcome page, you will see a list of apps including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and many others
7. Click on the app you want to use or click the Install Office Apps button on the right-hand side of the screen

You can either log in through the button above directly, or you can access Brightspace (D2L) through mySAIT:

• Log in to mySAIT
• Select myFaculty
• Your username is your staff ID (the same 9-digit ID number you use for mySAIT)
• Your password is the same password you use for mySAIT

Additional support and resources:

• Brightspace (D2L) help
• Once logged in select instructors

For more information regarding the use of these tools in your school, please contact your academic chair or curriculum coordinator.

Supported browsers

You are able to access and use Brightspace (D2L) from either a desktop computer, tablet or mobile device:

• Desktop — the latest version of Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome or Apple Safari
• Tablet or mobile device — Current version of iOS with the latest version of Chrome or Safari or Android 5.0 + OS with the latest version of Chrome
• Please note that Internet Explorer is no longer supported by Brightspace (D2L)