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Connecting to Wireless | FlashLine | °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Email | °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Apps

CONNECTING TO WIRELESS

°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Wireless – Primary network, Secure: for phones, tablets, computers

eduroam – Secure: for guests from other participating universities

°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Guest – Unsecure: for general public university guests

Multimedia Devices – Secure: for gaming consoles, smart TVs, and multimedia devices (Apple TV, Roku)

Connecting Phones, Tablets, and Computers

Connect your computer and mobile devices to our secure, high-speed network, °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Wireless. Use your FlashLine username and password to log in.

Instructions for connecting can be found at .

Connecting Gaming and Multimedia Devices

Gaming consoles, smart TVs, and multimedia devices (e.g., Xbox, PS4, Roku, Apple TV) must be connected to °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ's dedicated wireless Multimedia Devices network.

To register your device on the Multimedia Devices network, visit

Note: Chromecasts and smart light bulbs are not compatible with any °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ network.

Security Tip: Be aware of your network. Never use non-password-protected public Wi-Fi to do online banking or any other type of personal business.

FLASHLINE

Understanding Your FlashLine Login and °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ ID Number

Protect your FlashLine username and password, and your °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ ID number like you protect your Social Security Number. These are your digital identity at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ and give access to many of your personal details such as:

• Email
• Social Security Number
• °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ ID Number
• Bank account
• Direct deposit
• Financial Aid
• Home address
• Phone number
• and other personal info

With this information, someone could take out a loan in your name, steal your financial aid, de-register you from classes, send spam email from your account, and more.

Never share your password with anyone. Only use your °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ ID number for official university business. Forgot your password? Access our online password recovery tool at .

Flash ALERTS

Flash ALERTS is °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ's official emergency text notification system.

Sign up to receive alerts about unscheduled university closings due to weather and other emergencies at www.kent.edu/flashalerts.

Using the FlashLine Portal

FlashLine is °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ’s portal that connects you to your essentials you’ll need throughout the semester. Visit to sign in.

• Schedule advising appointments
• Register for courses
• Access course schedule
• Track your GPA
• Check your student account balances

Get help with FlashLine at www.kent.edu/flashline.

Help Us Improve Systems on Campus

FlashLine Improvements: Use the feedback link in the portal to share your ideas for improving FlashLine.

Pioneer Program: Be the first to test drive new °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ applications and products before they are released! Sign up at .

Security Tip: Choose a strong, unique password for your FlashLine account. Never use the same username/password on other websites.

KENT STATE EMAIL

Student Email

You can access your °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ email account at or by selecting the email icon in FlashLine.

All official university notices are sent to your °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ email address, so check your email often!

For more information, visit .

°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Email on Your Mobile Devices

For instructions on how to setup email on your specific mobile device, visit .

Beware of Email Scams (Phishing)

Never send personally identifiable information in an email, specifically:

• °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ ID number
• Passwords
• Account or credit card numbers
• Social Security number

°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ will never ask you to send your password through email.

Only open attachments or links in emails that you are expecting.

Hover your cursor over the link to view the URL — make sure you recognize the website.

When in doubt, DON’T CLICK!

Visit  for free online training on how to identify phishing scams.

KENT STATE APPS

KSUMobile

The KSUMobile app features many of the same resources as FlashLine, designed for use on your mobile device.

• View schedule
• Check grades
• Campus maps and directions
• Dining locations, hours, and payment options
• Account information
• View employment records
• Live bus tracking
• Buy books
• Campus safety resources
• Parking availability

Additional Official °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Apps

For information about other official °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ mobile apps, visit www.kent.edu/mobile.

Security Tip: Never leave your phone, tablet, or computer unattended, even for a moment, and always lock your devices with a passcode.