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Overview
External D2L accounts are created directly in the Sault College D2L environment and are not connected to a Sault College Microsoft account. Because of this, external users must use the D2L local login page rather than the standard Sault College D2L login page.
D2L Login Page
Use the following link to sign in:
https://welearn.saultcollege.ca/d2l/local
Do not use the standard D2L address:
https://welearn.saultcollege.ca
The standard address uses Microsoft Single Sign-On and is intended for users with an active Sault College Microsoft account.
How to Log In
- Open a web browser.
- Go to: https://welearn.saultcollege.ca/d2l/local
- Enter the D2L username provided to you. Is should be in the follow format:
- first initial + last name +
_ext
- Example: jsmith_ext
- Enter your D2L password.
- Select Log In.
After signing in, you should see the D2L courses or resources to which you have been granted access.
First-Time Login
When logging in for the first time:
- Enter the username and the password provided to you.
- Store your new password securely.
Your D2L username and password are separate from any personal, workplace, or Microsoft account credentials.
Changing Your Password
Your D2L password is managed separately from any personal, workplace, or Microsoft account password.
If you would like to change your D2L password, contact your Sault College representative and ask for a D2L password-reset link to be sent to you.
Once received, open the link and follow the instructions to create a new password. The reset link may expire, so it should be used promptly.
Troubleshooting
You are redirected to a Microsoft login page
Your username or password is not accepted
Check that:
- You are using the D2L username provided to you.
- You are not entering your personal or workplace Microsoft password.
- Caps Lock is turned off.
- There are no extra spaces before or after your username or password.
You can log in but do not see a course
Your account may be active, but course access may not yet have been assigned.
Contact your Sault College representative and provide:
- Your full name
- Your D2L username
- The course name
- The course section, if known
- The semester
- A brief description of what you are unable to access
You forgot your password
Contact your Sault College representative or the Sault College Service Desk for assistance.
External D2L account passwords are not recoverable through the standard Microsoft password reset process.
Important Information
- Always use the local D2L login page for your external account.
- Do not share your username or password with another person.
- Access is limited to the courses and duration approved for your account.
- Your access may be removed when the approved access period ends.
Support
- For login or access issues, contact your Sault College representative.
- Include your name, D2L username, course information, and a screenshot of any error message when possible.