Introduction

SIMS ID has recently introduced SSO functionality for signing in.

Sign In

Below is a guide on how to add your Microsoft account to your existing SIMS ID login to allow you to access with this new functionality.

 

Pre-requisite

A SIMS ID admin at the school will need to add the domain of the email address being used under Preferences | Site Preferences | Domain so that this functionality can work.

 

Instructions

  1. Sign in to id.sims.co.uk with your existing SIMS ID account
  2. Click 'Hello {name}' at the top right of the SIMS ID Launcher screen
  3. Click 'My Profile'
  4. Click Login & Communication Preferences | Choose Microsoft

    Login & Communication Preferences
  5. Click 'Add Microsoft Account' and enter your credentials for your chosen account.

    Add Account
  6. Once completed, log out of SIMS ID, and then back in after clicking on the Microsoft icons on the login page.