Sakai: Logging in

What is Sakai?

Sakai is a system for accessing course materials online. Instructors use Sakai in a variety of ways – for example, to provide course information, handouts, assignments, tests, grades, or online discussions.

• To learn more, watch the brief Sakai Tour for Students video.

What computer hardware and software do I need to use Sakai?

To access a course on Sakai you need:

• a computer (PC or Mac) with high-speed Internet access
• an email address
  • Note: Credit students must use their ConnectMail email account (provided by Durham Tech)
• a reasonably current web browser (Firefox or Chrome are recommended) - Download Firefox | Download Chrome
• JavaScript and cookies enabled (How to enable javascript)

How do I log in to Sakai?

Credit students

To log in to Sakai, you will use the SAME user id and password you use for Self-Service!

• Go to https://sakai.durhamtech.edu
• Enter your Durham Tech user name and password:

User name format: last name + first initial + last 4 digits of your Durham Tech ID number (Example: doej1234)

• If your last name is long, your user name contains only the first 15 characters
• User names do not contain spaces, hyphens, or other special characters

Your password is the same one you use to access Self-Service, ConnectMail, and other college systems.

• If you don't know your Durham Tech password, follow these steps: What if I forget my password?

Non-credit students

The first time you use Durham Tech’s Sakai system, you must set up your password. For complete instructions, see this handout:

• Non-Credit Classes: Getting Started with Sakai (PDF)

What if I forget my password?

• Go to https://sakai.durhamtech.edu
• Click Reset password

IMPORTANT: Changing your Sakai password automatically changes your Self-Service and ConnectMail passwords too.

Need help resetting your password?

• Instructions for resetting your password (PDF)
• Need additional assistance? Contact 919-536-7200 ext. 6111 or helpdesk@durhamtech.edu

What do I do after logging in?

Sakai Tutorial

The first time you log in, a brief tutorial appears that gives basic info about using Sakai. After closing the tutorial, you can access it again at any time by clicking on your name in the top right corner of the screen.

Home

Each time you log into Sakai, you land in your "Home" space, where you can access your courses and store private files. Home also displays an aggregated Calendar and Recent Announcements from all of your course sites.

Verify your email address in Sakai

The first time you log in: Click on Account on the left to verify your email address. Emails your instructor sends to you through Sakai will go to this address.

• If your email address is missing or incorrect, see: How to update your email address in Sakai.

Upload a photo (optional)

Students may upload a photo of themselves to their Sakai Profile. The photo will appear in the Roster in your courses on Sakai and beside your posts in Sakai Forums.

• On the Sakai Profile Photos page, you can learn about acceptable photos and how to upload them

How do I access my course in Sakai?

Click on "Sites" at the top of the screen to see a list of all course sites you have access to. Then click on any course title to go into that course.

When I log in to Sakai I don't see all my courses listed, why?

Course sites on Sakai usually become available on the course start date to students who have registered and paid.

If you don't see your course listed in Sakai, check with your instructor to make sure he/she is using Sakai and to find out when he/she will make the course site visible to students.

How do I log out?

To protect your account, always remember to log out when you are done using Sakai!

• To log out: Simply click on your name in the upper right corner and choose Log Out

Where do I go for help?

See Contact Sakai Support