Information Technology Services

Logging Into Moodle Communities

To access your Brandeis Moodle Communities course, you will need either a Microsoft or Google account. (If you are affiliated with Brandeis, you can log in with your Brandeis account.)

Brandeis Moodle Communities Log In

Moodle Communities log in screen - with the option to log in with Brandeis, Google, or Microsoft accounts

If you have a Brandeis account, log into the Moodle Communities site using the Brandeis Account (Shibboleth) Login button.

If you do not have a Brandeis account (as in you are a guest from another University or enrolled in a Microcredentials course), use the Google or Microsoft account buttons to log into Moodle Communities.

Users who do not have an existing Microsoft or Google account can create free accounts. You can find instructions on signing up for a free Google account (recommended) on Google's support page; instructions for signing up for a Microsoft account can be found on Microsoft's support page.

See below for how to log in with a Google account or a Microsoft account.

Logging into Moodle Communities with a Google Account

To log in with your Google account, please click the Google button on the log in page, then enter the email address associated with your Brandeis account.

Google account log in page to enter your email address

Enter your password.

Google password prompt

Depending on the security settings enabled within your Google Account, you may need to verify the use of your email address by following the two-factor authentication rules you established within your Google security settings. If you are prompted to verify your identity, following the instructions to confirm you are logging in with Google.

Once you have completed your login, click the Continue button on the "Sign in to brandeis.edu" screen.

Allow Brandeis to access your account

You may receive a message that you need to link your account.

Your email exists in the system but is not linked to your Brandeis account

If you receive this message, please click the hyperlink in the email. Below, you will see a sample email that will be similar to the one you will receive if you get an existing account message when you attempt to log in.

Text of an email asking a user to click a link to confirm their identity.

If you receive this email and click the link, you may see a confirmation screen. Click the Log In button to return to the homescreen.

Confirmation screen

Once you are returned to the Log In screen, click the Google button.

Log in screen

Logging into Moodle Communities with a Microsoft Account

To log in with your Microsoft account, please click the Microsoft button on the log in page. You will need to sign into the Microsoft account you used to purchase the course.

Microsoft log in page

Enter your password when prompted, then follow any instructions from Microsoft to verify your email address.

You may receive an email from Microsoft confirming you have connected your Microsoft account to Moodle Communities.

Email from microsoft confirming accounts are linked

Once your Microsoft account and your Moodle Communities account are connected, you should be able to select your course from the Moodle Communities "My Courses" page.

 

Find Your Course in Moodle Communities

Use the "My Courses" page to access your course. Click the card with your course's name to enter the course.

My courses page in Communities

Need Help Logging In?

Please reach out to the Brandeis Technology Help Desk if you're having any issues logging into Moodle Communities.

You can email the Help Desk (help@brandeis.edu) or call 781-736-HELP.