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Unified Login Experience for University of Miami Apps and Services

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When you visit the majority of University of Miami (UM) applications or services, you will arrive at a UM-branded login page. The login page creates a streamlined experience for our community that aligns with the University's branding.

When you reach the UM-branded login page, sign in with your Login ID* and password, and then you'll be prompted for multi-factor authentication (MFA). As of February 12, 2025, the use of Login IDs is required for access to the majority of University systems, including Workday, CaneLink, Blackboard, and Box, among others.

Keep in mind that systems that do not use the UM-branded login page—such as Citrix and/or Epic—continue to use the same sign-in methods as usual. (If a system requires a different ID to sign in, e.g., CaneID, UM ID, etc., the system will prompt you accordingly.)

*Note: If you do not know your Login ID, visit CaneID Self-Service at caneid.miami.edu and click the "Login ID" banner to view your information. You can use your CaneID to log in and access this information on the CaneID Self-Service page.


How Do I Know I'm on the UM-branded Login Page?

  • As of February 12, 2025, the UM-branded login page—or UM Single Sign-On (SSO) screen—displays a flying ibis image on the left (instead of the previous palm trees image), and the username (Login ID) and password fields on the right.
  • You will notice that the "sign in" button is gray until you enter your Login ID, at which point the "sign in" button will turn orange and will be clickable.
    • You must use your Login ID, e.g., "CaneID@miami.edu," in the username box.
    • You cannot use other styles, e.g., "cgcent\CaneID" or "CaneID," in the username box.
  • The URL in the address bar starts with https://auth.miami.edu/...

The https://auth.miami.edu/... URL is a secure UM login page, as noted by the "s" after the "http" in the web address.

If you do not see the latest UM-branded login page (with the flying ibis image, instead of the previous palm trees image) or if you receive an error when attempting to log in on this page, clear your Internet browser's cookies/cache. Not sure how? Clearing your cookies/cache depends on your browser. Instructions are available via each browser—for example, Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, etc.


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I sign in?

When you reach the UM-branded login page, enter your Login ID and password. You will then be prompted for multi-factor authentication (MFA).

Note: If you do not know your Login ID, visit CaneID Self-Service at caneid.miami.edu and click the "Login ID" banner to view your information. You can use your CaneID to log in and access this information on the CaneID Self-Service page.

What is a Login ID?

Your Login ID provides unified access to the majority of University of Miami systems, and is sometimes referred to as your User Principal Name (UPN). Your Login ID is usually formatted like your CaneID; however, the Login ID has @miami.edu or @umiami.edu appended to the end of the ID. (The @miami.edu or @umiami.edu at the end of the Login ID indicates that you are associated to the University of Miami organization.)

University users log in using different identifiers, such as their CaneID (e.g., sebastian), which is sometimes different from their Login ID (e.g., sebastian123@miami.edu). As of February 12, 2025, use of your Login ID is required to access most University of Miami systems—e.g., Workday, CaneLink, Blackboard, Box, etc.

What happens to my CaneID?

Your CaneID is your unique identifier within University systems, and you will continue to use your CaneID for a variety of reasons—including when connecting to wireless networks at the University of Miami or systems that do not use the UM-branded login page (e.g., flying ibis image). Keep in mind that some University applications/systems may require a different ID to sign in, and will prompt you accordingly.

Note: At any time, you can visit CaneID Self-Service at caneid.miami.edu to view your Login ID, CaneID, UM ID (C#), and/or EMPLID. You can use your CaneID to log in and access this information on the CaneID Self-Service page.


If you have any questions, or if you experience any technical issues, please contact the IT Service Desk at: 305-284-6565 or help@miami.edu.

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