New Account Setup

Your ONUnet account is used for accessing email.olivet.edu, campus wireless, canvas.olivet.edu, my.olivet.edu, and many other Olivet resources.

Once you receive your new Olivet email (emailed to you by Admissions), please complete the following setup actions using both a computer and your phone.

Step 1 – First-Time Login

1. Open a web browser on your computer and go to my.olivet.edu.
2. Log in using your Olivet email (ex. username@olivet.edu) and the default password:
   • Example default password: “ONU-####abc”
     • ONU: uppercase
     • hyphen (dash) after “ONU.”
     • ####: the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number
       • or the last 4 digits of your student ID, if your SSN is not on file
     • abc: the first 3 letters of your last name, lowercase
3. Once logged in, you will be prompted to create your own password. If this does not happen, you will need to change your password manually at myaccount.microsoft.com under the “Change Password” item located in the left menu.
   • Minimum requirements: 12 characters with an uppercase, lowercase, number, and symbol.
   • Must not be a password you have previously used with any Microsoft account.

Note: We recommend to avoid using complete words in your password.

Step 2 – Configure Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Olivet requires two methods of authentication for security. We strongly recommend the Microsoft Authenticator App for your primary method.

1. Download the Microsoft Authenticator app to your phone.
2. In the app, tap the “+” icon in the upper-right corner and select “Work or School account.”
3. On your computer, click “Next” until you reach the QR code.
4. Scan the QR code with your phone and tap “Approve” when prompted.
5. Configure a backup method: Follow the prompts to add a second recovery method (ex. Text/SMS).

Note: Do not delete your @olivet.edu account from the app after setup or you will lose access to your account.

Step 3 – Submit your Tiger Card Photo

Your Tiger Card provides access to secured buildings, meal plans, and other campus resources.

From your phone (recommended):

1. Install the Transact eAccounts app from the App Store or Google Play.
2. Select ONU (Olivet Nazarene University) from the list.
3. Tap “ONU Login,” sign in, then tap the gear icon (top-right corner) and select “Submit ID Photo.”

From a computer:

1. Go to olivet.edu/eaccounts.
2. Sign in, click “Profile” on the top ribbon, and click on the blue “Click to submit a new photo” link.

Step 4 – Set up your Olivet ID

Please wait 2 business days for your ID photo to be approved before completing this step.

1. Open the Transact eAccounts app on your phone.
2. Sign in and tap “Add to Apple Wallet” or “Add to Google Pay.”

View our Mobile Credential Article for any additional details.

Security Note: All passwords must be kept confidential; we will never ask for your password.