Adding an Authorized User in TouchNet

Relevant to: students

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Introduction

A student can set up an authorized user such as a parent or spouse to view account information and make payments. The following is a guide in setting up this feature.

Add an Authorized User

  1. Select Student Accounts on the Student Portal
    Student home page with Student Accounts icon indicated
  2. Select TouchNet Portal
    Student Accounts homepage with TouchNet Portal icon indicated
  3. Choose Authorized Users under My Profile Setup
    TouchNet home screen with Add Authorized Users indicated
  4. Select Add Authorized User
    Select Add Authorized Users
  5. Enter your authorized user’s email address. Choose the options for this user. Select Continue.
    Provide email for the Authorized User Agreement to Add Authorized User
  6. Check the ‘I Agree’ box after reviewing your FERPA agreement. Select Continue one more time.

Sample Email Confirmations

Sample of the two email confirmations that are sent to the authorized user.

First Confirmation (with user name)

Sample email sent to an authorized user

Second Confirmation (with initial password)

Sample email sent to an authorized user

Authorized User Login

Log-in screen for authorized users:

login screen for authorized user
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