Security Tips on Using HKU Portal
Quick Links Quick Links Secure Your PIN Each staff members and student is uniquely identified by an HKU Portal UID (User Identification) and PIN (Personal Identification Number). As HKU Portal contains personal and departmental information, some of which is limited for access by authorized persons, you are advised to keep your PIN secure and safe from […]
How to use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Quick Links Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a security feature that requires you to verify your identity using more than one method when you sign in to your account. This adds an extra layer of protection against unauthorized access and phishing attacks. You can choose from four authentication methods: Authenticator App One-Time Passcode Text Phone Call […]
Microsoft 365 Service Storage Policy Update
To align with the important updates of Microsoft’s storage policy for Office 365 that applies globally to all educational institutes. The default disk quota for various Microsoft 365 services for new HKU users and new HKU sites are adjusted as follows with effective from 1st March 2024. The disk quota for OneDrive of existing HKU […]
To fix M365 account issue for Trusted Platform Module (TPM) malfunction with the error code 80090016
Open Command Prompt as Administrator: Click on the Start menu, type cmd, right-click on the Command Prompt and choose “Run as administrator”. Alternatively, press Windows Key + X and select “Windows PowerShell (Admin)” or “Command Prompt (Admin)” from the menu. Unregister the Device from Azure AD/AD (dsregcmd /leave): In the administrative Command Prompt or PowerShell window, type dsregcmd /leave and […]
New HKU Portal login
Starting from 18 Feb 2024, you will log in to HKU Portal through a new login flow. This flow integrates with Microsoft Entra ID, which is a cloud-based identity and access management service that enhances the security and reliability of your HKU Portal account. With this new method, staff and students can use UID@hku.hk and […]
AI Questions
Access the Moodle course page. Click AI Questions and click “Story” under Administration tab on the left pane. Describe the questions you want in the “Story” box. Choose the number of questions to be generated. Note 1: Support ONLY ONE sentence. Keep your sentence/phrase concise and precise. Note 2: If an error message of unsuccessful […]
AI Text to Image
Whenever you come across an occasion to upload an image, access the file picker. Select AI Text to Image from the left pane. Type your descriptions as specific as possible to generate an image to you wish, and click “Search”. An image will then be generated.
Open Forum
Access your Moodle course page. Switch on the “Edit Mode” on the top right. Add an activity under a section of your choice. Select “Open Forum”. Fill out relevant details of the forum. Settings of an Open Forum are like adding a normal forum (please see Add a Forum), including subscriptions, post threshold for blocking, ratings, […]
Introducing Coursera Career Academy
HKU-Coursera Career Academy program will conclude on December 31, 2024. To ensure continued access to your course records—including enrollments, progress, and certificates—you can link a personal account or email to your HKU-Coursera account. This option is available anytime and will safeguard your access regardless of the program status as long as your HKU Connect account […]