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Logging in to SharePoint

Because SharePoint is a Microsoft product, we have found that users have the most successful experience using Internet Explorer. While SharePoint functions in other browsers, some capabilities are limited.

Click here if you use Windows XP

  • Type in your email address using the name you sign in to your campus computer with (EX. jonathandoe@kings.edu)
  • Type in your network password

Click here if you use Windows 2000

  • Type in your username (what you use to login to your computer)
  • Type in your password
  • In the "Domain" field, type in kings

It seems like I'm always logging in to SharePoint-- is it me?!

This is a recognized issue with SharePoint related to the security measures that make SharePoint a viable tool for campus use. We have found an Internet Explorer setting that works best for users.

This setting takes the login credentials for your computer and applies them to SharePoint. Be advised that enabling this setting does make your site vulnerable if you leave your computer logged in and unattended.

Testing has shown that this setting may have success from off-campus too. One login prompt will display and, after authenticating once, will not return. The setting may affect advanced users who utilize the features of trusted sites in Internet Explorer. These users should not enable it.

View the demo (under 1 minute) for your version of Internet Explorer, apply the setting, and stop pulling your hair out!

Internet Explorer 6.0

Internet Explorer 7.0

What's the difference?
The main visual difference is that newer computers have IE7, with tabbed browsing (seen below).