myUNISA Login Guide & Student Portal Access

The myUNISA student portal is your 24/7 command center access study materials, submit assignments, check marks, join forums, and track NSFAS funding for over 400,000 students in 2026. But one wrong password = missed deadlines = failed modules.

This 2026 step-by-step login guide shows you exactly how to access myUNISA whether you’re a first-time applicant, returning student or locked out. We’ll cover registration, password reset, mobile login, common errors and new 2026 features (including biometric login and zero-rated data).

Why myUNISA Login Is Critical (2026)

Step 1: Register Your myUNISA Account (First-Time Users)

Do this NOW — even before applications open on 10 September 2025.

Registration Steps:

1. Go to my.unisa.ac.za
2. Click “Register” (top right)
3. Enter:
   • Student Number (8 digits — from application)
   • Surname (as on ID)
   • ID Number (13 digits)
   • Date of Birth
4. Click “Continue”
5. Verify:
   • SMS OTP (check phone)
   • Email link (check spam)
6. Set strong password:
   • 8+ characters
   • Mix: A1!b2@c3
   • Example: Thabo2026@UNISA

Done? You now have full portal access.

Step 2: Login to myUNISA (Desktop or Mobile)

Standard Login:

1. Visit my.unisa.ac.za
2. Enter:
   • Username: Your student number
   • Password: The one you set
3. Solve CAPTCHA
4. Click “Login”

Success? You’ll see your dashboard:

• My Modules
• Assignments
• Discussion Forums
• Exam Timetable

Step 3: Forgot Password? Reset in 2 Minutes

90% of resets work — here’s how:

1. Login page → “Forgot Password?”
2. Enter:
   • Student Number
   • ID Number
3. Click “Submit”
4. Receive:
   • SMS OTP
   • Email reset link (check spam)
5. Set new password
6. Login again

Step 4: Mobile Login (No Laptop Needed)

Mobile Best Practices:

• Use Chrome or Firefox
• Enable desktop site (menu → “Request Desktop Site”)
• Zero-rated data (Vodacom, MTN, Cell C) — free access
• UNISA App (beta) → launching January 2026

2026 Login Errors & Fixes

Hack: Use incognito mode to clear cache.

2026 myUNISA Upgrades

Your myUNISA Dashboard: What’s Inside

Security Rules (2026)

1. Never share your password
2. Logout on public devices
3. Enable 2FA
4. Only use my.unisa.ac.za
5. Report scams → fraud@unisa.ac.za

After Login: Your Next Moves

1. Apply → UNISA Application Guide
2. Download Materials → “My Modules”
3. Submit Assignment 01 → Avoid 0%
4. Apply NSFAS → NSFAS Guide