Sign-in Switch FAQ's | BYU-Idaho

# Sign-in Switch FAQ's

Get answers to common questions about BYU-Idaho's sign-in switch to Church Account.

Changing to Church Account upgrades BYU-Idaho's IT infrastructure to a state-of-the art security system. It better protects the university and you from malicious hackers and data leaks. 
 
All higher education schools in the Church are working to switch over to Church Account. This will allow students who transfer from one school to another to use the same Church Account at any CES school.

The only change is how students and employees will sign-in online. You will use your Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Account, known as your Church Account, to log onto online systems, like Canvas, myBYUI, Workday, and others. 
 
BYUI account passwords will no longer require to be changed every year.

Your BYU-Idaho account will remain the same. Access to campus-based items like computers, Wi-Fi, etc. will still require users to sign in with their BYUI credentials.

To use your Church Account starting February 12, 2025, you'll need to connect your Church Account to your current BYU-Idaho login account. It's easy and only takes a few minutes to complete. You'll only to complete it one time. It's recommended you connect your accounts now, ahead of time, so you can continue access when the official switch occurs on February 12th. 
 
You can connect your accounts on the Connect Accounts website.

Anyone that attempts to access BYUI services or systems, including all students, employees, alumni, retirees, and guests, are required to utilize Church Account.

You'll use the username and password to either your Church Account or you BYU-Idaho account, depending on which system you are signing into. 
 
Your passwords for each account are not connected together and can not be used interchangeably. You must use the correct password for the corresponding account.

2-factor authentication is another layer of security used at BYU-Idaho to protect your accounts. BYU-Idaho uses Duo Mobile for 2-factor authentication. You will be required to connect your current 2-factor method (call, text or duo app) to your Church Account in order to continue access. 
 
This extra 2-factor will only be required when accessing BYU-Idaho sites. It will not be required when signing in to Church sites (i.e. donations website, gospel library, etc.).

Contact support for help if you need to change the Church Account you use. Visit the Support page for details.

The connection process only lets the login system know that your two accounts go together. It ****will**** ****not**** link your passwords or transfer information like tithing records, endorsement status, or any other personal data from the Church to BYU-Idaho.

No. Everyone that needs to access the BYU-Idaho web-based system must use Church Account starting February 12, 2025. There will not be a way to use your BYU-Idaho account for access after that date.

No. The change will happen by default for everyone on February 12, 2025. There are no options to use your Church Account before that day. 
 
However, it's highly recommended that you connect your accountsbefore that date to make the transition smooth.

You'll still need your BYU-Idaho username and password to access some things on campus like Wi-Fi or campus computers.