Student IT Support and Setup
Welcome to the Central University of Technology. This guide will help you set up your essential digital tools, including Wi-Fi, e-mail, and learning platforms.
Important Notice for New Students
After registering at CUT, the system update to add you as a registered student takes up to 24 hours. Please wait for this period to pass before attempting to log in to any platforms.
Step 1: Secure Your Accounts
The same username and password are used for the CUT Student Portal, eThuto e-Learning system, and Microsoft Office 365.
Microsoft Authenticator App
This is required for logging in to your CUT platforms, including eThuto, Connect+, Microsoft O365, and your student e-mail.
Download the Microsoft Authenticator App →
iEnabler Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
What is iEnabler 2FA? It is an extra layer of protection for your iEnabler account. It adds an additional security step to your login process by requiring a unique verification code sent to your phone, alongside your password.
Action Required: When you access iEnabler, you will see a prompt to activate 2FA. Please follow the prompts to activate it immediately.
Step 2: Connect to CUT Wi-Fi
Follow the video guide below that matches your mobile device to connect to the campus network.
Android System Setup
iOS (Apple) System Setup
Step 3: Setup Username, Password, and E-mail
Browser Recommendation: Please use Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, or Opera. Internet Explorer has been discontinued and is no longer maintained or supported.
New Students: Register Your Password
You must first register your password (this is only required once). Watch the how-to video below for guidance.
Senior Students: Reset Your Password
If you are having difficulty logging in, you can reset your password. Note: You must have registered your password previously to use this reset function.
Troubleshooting and Resources
Having Trouble with eThuto Login?
If you are experiencing issues accessing your modules or logging into the e-Learning system, please watch this introductory troubleshooting video.
Office 365 and Student E-mail
You use Microsoft Office 365, and your student e-mail is hosted on Outlook.
For a complete, step-by-step walkthrough of setting up your username, password, and e-mail across all your devices, please download our comprehensive guide.
Download Complete Setup Guide (PDF)
