Overview: There are a number of ways that schools configure NoodleTools to allow students to log in. If you're having trouble, check with your teacher or school librarian. 


This article applies to: 

✔︎ NoodleTools School Subscription

✗ NoodleTools Individual License

✗ NoodleTools MLA Lite

✗ NoodleTools Express


If your school uses single sign-on (Google, Microsoft 365, Clever, Classlink) for access, do not follow the steps in this article -- just click the associated button on the NoodleTools login screen to enter.

Instructions


Step 1: 


Depending on the URL you are using and the method of authentication, your login screen will look like one of the two below. If you see the second image, select "School/University account." 




To register, our system needs to identify that you are entering through a school's active subscription. Schools use a few different methods to verify that, so check with your librarian if you aren't sure which of these are enabled for you (there can be more than one in place):


Case 1: Your school uses on-campus IP authentication

Our system automatically detects that you are using a computer that is on the school campus, so just click the link Register on the NoodleTools sign-in screen.


Case 2: Your school uses EZproxy (or similar proxy) authentication

Your school provides a special "proxy" link that might look something like this:

https://ezproxy.somedomain.edu/login?url=https://my.noodletools.com/logon/signin. Open NoodleTools through that special URL and click Register.


Case 3: Your school uses referring URL authentication
Your school has a special page or section of the school website that is accessible only to students and teachers (i.e., it is protected from public view), and there is a link to NoodleTools on that protected page. Open NoodleTools from that link and click Register.


Case 4: Your school uses username/password authentication
Your school has not set up one of the more automated mechanisms in cases 1-3 above, so upon clicking Register, you are prompted for the school's subscription username and password. If you don't know the username and password, you'll need to obtain them from your teacher or librarian.


Step 2: 

Under "About You," keep "I am a student or library patron" selected if you are a student. Teachers will change this to "I am a teacher or librarian" (which allows them to create assignment inboxes and receive student work). 


Step 3:

If your school is under a larger district or consortium license, you may also need to select your specific school from a dropdown list. If you are a student, select the year you expect to graduate. 


Step 4:

Under "Enter your email address," enter your school email address and a password that you will remember. Your email address is your ID/username when you log in to NoodleTools. The password is not case-sensitive and must be 4 or more characters long. Do not share this password with your classmates.

Step 5:
Enter the last four digits of your phone number and your initials. This information is used to help NoodleTools and your teacher to find your account should you need help.

Step 6: 
Click Register. You will be prompted to verify your email address. Confirm your email is correct and click "Send Verification Email." When the verification email arrives, verify by entering the code from the email on the next screen. Once confirmed, the Projects screen will open in your new account.