Information about SMU NetIDs

Transition your existing CAPE student account

It's easy to transition your existing CAPE student account to the new SMU NetID, please follow the steps below to get started:

1. Navigate to the CAPE Student Portal login page: https://go.smu.edu/student-portal
2. Log in using your existing student user name and password. (if you do not remember your username and password, use the forgot username/password links shown below.)
   
3. Once logged in, click "My Profile" in the student portal menu on the left (shown below)
   
4. Check your student profile and update any out-of-date information. Once you are done, click the "Transition to SMU NetID" Button (shown below)
   
5. Next, you will receive an e-mail from comanage_noreply@smu.edu with an invite link to validate your e-mail address, click the invite to set your password and complete your transition to your SMU NetID. If you do not see the message in your inbox, PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER
   Once your password is set, you will receive a second e-mail containing your SMU NetID. It is very important that you remember your SMU NetID as this will be used to access your student portal and Canvas going forward.
6. Return to the CAPE Student Portal login page: https://go.smu.edu/student-portal and log in using your new SMU NetID (shown below)
   
7. Log in to your Student Portal with your new SMU NetID and the password you just set (If you need to reset your password again, click the Forgot Password link. See below)
   
8. If you are enrolled in a course that uses Canvas, you will be able to log in to Canvas using your SMU NetID 30 minutes after transitioning your account by visiting our Canvas login page and clicking "Login with NetID" (See below)
   

If you experience any issues or need assistance with transitioning your account, please reach out and one of our team members and we will be happy to assist. You can contact us by e-mailing us at smuthink@smu.edu or calling us at 214-768-2273.