Can't access Sault College Portal when doing a Google search of the site

Overview

When trying to access the College Student Portal, my.saultcollege.ca, by using a Google search, users receive a Permission Denied message. 

Cause:

  • Google has mislabeled some cached Sault College sites.  Instead, of typing the address my.saultcollege.ca directly into the web browser's address bar the user performs an Internet search.  The mislabeled link routes users to welearn.saultcollege.ca (LMS) instead of the Portal.  
  • Since the link routes users to our LMS site, and they have no active college courses a Permission Denied message will appear. 

NOTE: Courses aren't available until the first day of classes.

Solution

  • Type the address my.saultcollege.ca directly into the web browser's address bar instead of performing a Google search for the address.
  • If you prefer to do a Google search, ensure you click on the link labelled my.saultcollege.ca instead of welearn.saultcollege.ca (see image below)

Mis-cached google search

  • Bing.com has cached and labelled our links correctly, so this search engine can be used if preferred.  The first Solution above, however, is the recommended approach.

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Article ID: 361
Created
Mon 3/9/20 1:01 PM
Modified
Mon 3/9/20 3:16 PM