How to register for Unisa myLife?

As a Unisa student, you’ll be given a unique myLife email address that will serve as your official communication channel with the university.

This guide will walk you through the registration process for your Unisa myLife account, ensuring you don’t miss any important updates.

Before registering for your myLife account, you have completed your Unisa registration.

This involves submitting an application form and receiving confirmation of your student status.

Once you’re a registered student, proceed with the steps below to activate your myLife email.

What is Unisa myLife?

Unisa myLife is your official email address provided by the university.

It serves as the primary channel for communication between Unisa and its students.

You’ll receive important updates about your registration, course materials, exam schedules, results, and any other university-related information through your myLife email.

How to Claim Your myUnisa Account

Your myLife email address is linked to your myUnisa account, which acts as your online student portal.

If you haven’t already claimed your myUnisa account, follow these steps:

1. Visit the myUnisa homepage
2. Click on “Claim Unisa login”
3. Enter your student number in the designated field.
4. Provide your full name and date of birth exactly as they appear on your official identification documents.
5. Carefully read and acknowledge the terms and conditions.
6. Create a strong password for your myUnisa account (avoid using easily guessable information like birthdays or pet names).
7. Click “Submit” to complete your myUnisa account claim.

How to Activate Your myLife Email Account

Once your myUnisa account is claimed, you can proceed to activate your myLife email address:

1. It may take up to 24 hours for your myLife account to be created after claiming your myUnisa login.
2. Once created, return to the myUnisa homepage.
3. Click on the “myLife Email” button. This will redirect you to the myLife login page.
4. Enter your full myLife email address (your student number followed by “@mylife.unisa.ac.za”).
5. Use the same password you created for your myUnisa account.
6. Click “Sign in” to access your myLife email inbox.

How does myLife work?

Your myLife email account functions similarly to other webmail platforms. You can:

1. Compose and send emails to lecturers, classmates, or anyone else.
2. Manage your inbox, organizing emails into folders for easier access.
3. Attach documents relevant to your studies.
4. Access your calendar to stay updated on important deadlines and events.

Do I need to register for myLife separately?

No. Your myLife email address is automatically generated upon claiming your myUnisa account.

You don’t need to register for them separately.

While claiming your myUnisa account is instant, creating your myLife email address can take up to 24 hours.

You just have to be patient and try logging in after this timeframe.

What if I forget my myLife password?

If you forget your myLife password, you can reset it through the myUnisa login page.

Click on “Forgot Password?” and follow the on-screen instructions to create a new password.

Can I access myLife on my phone?

Yes, you can access your myLife email through your phone’s web browser.

Alternatively, consider using a dedicated email app that allows you to configure your myLife account for easy access on the go.