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How do I activate my NMIT network account?

Learn how to activate your NMIT network account, set your password, and access Microsoft 365, Moodle, MyNMIT, and NMIFI.

Once you are fully enrolled, you will be issued an NMIT network (Microsoft 365) account. You will receive an email with your account details and activation instructions.

Before you can access services such as MyNMIT, Moodle, Microsoft 365, or NMIFI (the NMIT WiFi network), you must activate your account.

Note: If you were an NMIT ākonga (student) within the last three months, you do not need to activate your account again. Simply sign in using the same username and password you previously used. 

You can activate your account either:

  • Off campus using your own device
  • On campus using an NMIT computer

This short instructional video is also available to guide you through the process.

Activate your account off campus 

Select the Activate your account link and sign in using the following details:

Username or email address:
Enter your NMIT student email address in the format:

  1. firstname-lastname@live.nmit.ac.nz

  2. preferredname-lastname@live.nmit.ac.nz

Temporary password:
Your temporary password uses the following format:

[Student ID][First-name initial in uppercase][Last-name initial in lowercase] 

For example:

  • Student ID: 123456
  • Name: John Smith
  • Temporary password: 123456Js

If your student ID has fewer than six digits, add trailing zeros until it contains six digits.

Your NMIT student ID number is on the Confirmation of Enrolment (or Offer) letter, emailed to you. You can also find it on your MyNMIT landing page.

If you are unable to locate it, please contact Service Desk for assitance.

Create a new password:
Create a new case-sensitive password that meets all of the following requirements:

Must contain:

  • At least 8 characters
  • At least one uppercase letter
  • At least one lowercase letter
  • At least one number

Must not contain:

  • Spaces
  • Three consecutive letters from your username (for example, if your username is john-smith, you cannot use john, smith, or smi)
  • A previous password
  • More than 16 characters

Re-enter your new password to confirm it and Select Submit.

Activate your account on campus 

If you are using an NMIT computer:

  1. Sign in using your NMIT email address and temporary password.
  2. When prompted, select OK.
  3. Enter your new password twice.
  4. Complete the password change.

Use the same password requirements listed above.

 

After activation

Once your account has been activated, use your @live.nmit.ac.nz email address and your new password to sign in to NMIT services, including:

Remember: Keep your password secure. You will need it to access NMIFI and other NMIT systems.

Need help?
If you are unable to activate your account or need assistance, contact the NMIT Service Desk: