IAM at UMass Amherst

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

UMass Amherst is transforming how we manage digital identity. From sharing a file, to checking your grades or your retirement status, identity and access management (IAM) has a meaningful impact on every member of the UMass community.

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Why IAM?

  • Create a flexible, equitable experience
  • Safeguard university resources
  • Be future-ready

Ensuring all members of the campus community have access to the right resources at the right time is a critical part of securing our campus and digital identities. Identity & Access Management (IAM) enables students, faculty, and staff to access services and resources while safeguarding personal and university data.

What is two-step login? 

Two-step login protects your account by double checking with you via a second device when you log in. UMass Amherst currently uses Microsoft two-step login for most services.

How does it work? When you log in to a two-step login enabled service, you will be prompted to finish logging in with any of the following methods you choose:

  • Push notification or a passcode via an app on your mobile device (smartphone, tablet, etc.)
  • Text message (SMS) to your mobile device.
  • Phone call to your landline phone or mobile phone.
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Who I AM: Community Stories

Identity Access Management is about protecting your digital identity while providing secure access to trusted services. Browse our collection of student, faculty, and staff stories to learn how members of the UMass Amherst community experience IAM, and use campus technology services throughout their unique journeys.

I AM Stories