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Guest users

The April 9 change will not affect login for guest users. Guest users should continue to choose the b. button from the initial Touchstone login page.

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All non-MIT guest users MUST have an MIT Touchstone Collaboration Account in order to access access-controled wiki spaces.



Login Steps using Touchstone - All Users

As of April 9, 2009, the following steps will apply to all users of MIT Wikis

  1. When you click the 'Log In' link or attempt to access an access-controlled resource, you are directed to the "MIT Touchstone" authentication options login page.
  2. Select login button a if you are an MIT user (see above for instructions).
    • The grey Touchstone login page is displayed. Choose your preferred login method and click the appropriate button.
    • You are redirected back to MIT Wikis.
  3. Select login button b if you are an non-MIT user and you already have a Touchstone Collaboration Account (see above for instructions).
    • The red Touchstone Collaboration Accounts login page is displayed. Enter your user name and password. Complete the login.
    • You are redirected back to MIT Wikis.
  4. Select the "Sign up!" link if you are an non-MIT user and you don't have have a Touchstone Collaboration Account (see above for instructions).
    • Complete the form fields - If you had a MIT Wikis account prior to Jan 30, 2009, be sure to register using the email address you used in association with that account * - complete the word verification, check the Terms of Service box and click *"Create Account."
    • Check your inbox (and spam filer) for a Collaboration Account activation email from touchstone-support@MIT.EDU containing an activation code and link. Click on the link, follow the instructions to activate your account.
    • Go to step 1 above to access MIT Wikis with your new account information.


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