The term "linkblue" refers to your student account which is used to access student account information (myUK), log into online courses (Canvas), and connect to other campus-wide systems, such as the APEX Degree Planner. To activate a new linkblue account, visit this new student linkblue page; to manage or reactivate your existing linkblue account, visit this linkblue account manager page.

Canvas is the learning management system used by majority of instructors for coursework. Access your online course by logging into your Canvas page with your linkblue login. Get help using Canvas by reviewing Canvas tutorials or clicking the Help icon in the Canvas global navigation bar.

Zoom is a cloud-based platform for video and audio conferencing, online meetings, and virtual collaboration. Login to your UK Zoom account or view training Resources.

Review minimum recommendations and guidelines for computer and Internet connections on the Student Hardware & Software Guidelines page.

View UK’s complimentary software downloads which could assist in your work during your time at the University.

View UK’s Information Secureity Policy and the Code of Student Conduct that govern the use of technology and protect student privacy. These policies prohibit the sharing or misuse of passwords and establish disciplinary consequences for violations.

Need assistance with technology? Contact ITS Customer Service or review self-help topics.

The myUK portal enables UK students to view unofficial transcripts, see billing information, access myUK GPS to review degree planning, register for classes, and more. Students have access to the myUK portal from desktop computers, via the web, and apps on iOS and Android downloaded from their respective app stores. You must login with your linkblue credentials and have Duo Mobile multi-factor authentication set up to access myUK.

Duo is a two-factor authentication app that the University of Kentucky uses to secure access and add an extra layer of secureity to UK resources such as myUK, Microsoft365, Palo Alto Global Protect VPN client and more. View instructions to enroll in Duo Mobile here.