Using your UGent login name (username) and UGent password you can log in to a large number of
UGent applications (Ufora, e-mail, Athena, etc.) These applications use a central authentication service: passwords are not stored in the application.
CAS is the central authentication service for UGent. On the CAS (Centrale Authentication Service): introduction-page you find the answers to questions as "What is CAS?/ What is Central Authentication?", "How long do I remain logged on?", "How do I log out?".
UGent pursues Single Sign-On wherever possible. As a user you need to log in only once per session.
UGent also offers Federated Single Sign-On: you can use your login name and password to log in to (web)applications at trusted organisations.
Hints
Usernames are lower-case, check if the caps lock key has been switched off.
The password is case-sensitive: check if the caps lock key has been switched off.
The option 'Remember my username' uses a cookie containing your username. In this manner your username will be stored and at the next login it will be entered automatically.
Avoid using the "remember password" functionality. Do NOT select options like "Remember me" or "Keep me signed in".
Don't use your UGent password as password for external applications.
Don't forget to exit your browser after using your password.