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First Time Login

Introduction

This guide is designed to walk you through the three steps required to log into Windows Live and access your e-mail for the first time:

  • Activating your account
  • Setting up a security question
  • Accessing your e-mail

You can obtain your username by visiting the guide for Finding Your Windows Live Username.

Setting up a security question is the most important aspect of preparing to use your account, as this will be your only method to reset your password during the hours that the Helpdesk is closed. Once we have guided you through activating your account and setting up your password, you can visit our guide on Setting Up A Security Question.

Step 1:

Go to the Windows Live E-mail Login Page.

Step 2:

Enter your full VSU e-mail address in the Windows Live ID field.

Then, enter your e-mail password in the password field.

Finally, click the Sign in button.

Username and Password



If you are logging into your VSU account with Windows Live for the first time, you will need to use the following as your password:

Windows Live ID: janbrady@valdosta.edu
Password: YYYYJBXXXX

(where YYYY is the year of birth, and JB is the capitalized first and last name initials of your name as recorded in Banner, and XXXX are the last 4 digits of your 870 ID #) Lookup Your 870 ID # Here.

You will be required to change your password after login.

 

Step 2:

Choose your preferred language from the Language drop-down menu.

Then, select the appropriate time zone from the Time zone drop-down.

Finally, click the OK button.

Choose Your Region

Step 3:

Congratulations! You have successfully activated your account.

Then, highlight your name and click the Account link.

Click Account

Step 4:

Click the Change link next to the Question field.

Click Change next to the Question field

Step 5:

Enter your e-mail password in the Password field.

Then, select a question of your choice from the list of available security questions in the Question field.

Afterwards, type in the answer to the question in the Secret answer field.

Finally, click the Save button.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Make sure you choose a secret answer that no one else will know. Otherwise, you put your account at risk of unauthorized access.

Fill in Info

Step 6:

Congratulations! You have successfully set up your security question. You should see a screen that resembles the one below.

Highlight the Mail link in the top toolbar of Windows Live.

Then, click the Inbox link.

Click Inbox

Step 7:

Congratulations! You have successfully accessed your VSU e-mail. You should see a screen resembling the one below.

Now that you have completed your first login, you can begin using Windows Live for your VSU e-mail. Please browse through our other Windows Live e-mail guides if you want to learn more about using the e-mail system.

E-mail Page

 
 

If you encounter any issues accessing your email, do not hesitate to call the IT Helpdesk at (229) 245-4357 or email us at helpdesk@valdosta.edu.

Please note that our work request system can only accept emails sent from a VSU email address.