iLearn - Barnet and Southgate College

Welcome to the College learning systems! Whether you're a new student just getting started or a returning student logging back in, this page will guide you through accessing your account, resetting your password, and setting up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for secure access, especially when working off-campus.

👋 1. Getting started

New students:

• Your teacher will give you a temporary password to log in for the first time. Use the Office 365 button to sign in.
• Your email is your College ID followed by @student.barnetsouthgate.ac.uk.
  For example, if your ID is 20123456, your email is 20123456@student.barnetsouthgate.ac.uk.
• Your temporary password is made up of:
  • First letter of your first name (uppercase)
  • First letter of your surname (lowercase)
  • Your date of birth in ddmmyyyy format

• If you forget your password, your teacher can reset it for you.
• Watch this short video if you're having trouble signing in.

Returning students:

• You can sign in using your existing password.
• If you forget your password, your teacher can reset it for you.
  

🔄 2. Resetting your password

When choosing a new password, it must meet the following complexity requirements:

• Minimum of 10 characters
• Include at least:
  • 1 uppercase letter
  • 1 lowercase letter
  • 1 number
  • 1 symbol
• Must not include:
  • Your name or student ID
  • The words Barnet or Southgate
  • Spaces
  • Any of your previous passwords

If you need help resetting your password, speak to your teacher or visit an LRC from 15th September.

🔐 3. Setting up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

To keep your account and the College network secure, MFA is required for remote access to learning systems.

To set up MFA: Visit aka.ms/mfasetup Sign in with your College account Choose an authentication method: Microsoft Authenticator app SMS text message codes 📘 We've prepared a step-by-step guide (PDF) to help you through the setup process.		or Scan the QR Code below

🆘 4. Need help?

• Speak to your teacher if you need help with MFA.
• From 15th September, visit an LRC for in-person support.
• Watch this space for dates and times of MFA support sessions in the LRC.

🛜 5. Connecting to the College Wi-Fi

To connect your personal devices to the College Wi-Fi, please follow these instructions (PDF).
You can also watch a short video that demonstrates the process for connecting an Android mobile to the College Wi-Fi using eduroam.