Sign Up for Guest Network Access

Directions

1. Connect to the 'UTC' network (wired or wireless)
2. Open your preferred web browser.
3. If not automatically redirected to the registration portal, go to: https://portal.utc.edu/registration
4. Select 'No' when asked if you are a UTC student, faculty, staff, or affiliate
5. Select 'No' when asked if you are a sponsored or conference guest.
6. Select 'I Agree'
7. Under the 'First Name' field, enter your first name (ex. Jane)
8. Under the 'Last Name' field, enter your last name (ex. Smith)
9. Under the 'Email address' field, enter your email address (ex.example@gmail.com)
10. Under the 'Phone number' field, enter your cell phone number (ex. 423-425-4000)

• Note: this must be a cell phone in your presence as this number will be used to text a password

11. Under the 'Reason' field, enter a brief explanation for why you need internet access (ex. Browsing Wikipedia)
12. Click 'Submit'
13. Under 'Unique Access Code', enter the password sent to you through text message
14. Click 'Verify'
15. If the password is correct, you'll be able to access the internet after a couple of minutes

Special Notes

• Self-service guest access is limited to internet access only.  Local campus services will not be accessible.  If you require access to local campus resources, you must obtain a sponsored guest account by contacting a UTC employee who can sponsor an account for you.  Here are a few limited examples to help illustrate access restrictions.  Note that this is just a sample.
  • Google - yes
  • Canvas - yes
  • Microsoft 365 - yes
  • Projector screen sharing - no
• Guest access expires at 3am every day.
• There is no limit to the number of days you can sign up for access.
• You must sign up for access on each device you want to use.