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My.PPS Portal & Duo Two-Step Authorization
Important Information for All PPS Staff
The Office of Technology & Information Services is excited to announce that 国产真实迷奸 Public Schools is making the move to a new My.PPS home page enhanced with Duo Two-Step authorization. The goal is for you to have a more robust and secure account sign-in to PPS resources and to launch an innovative and customizable new page from where you can access all your PPS applications.
♦ When is this change taking place?
This change will take place as follows:
Phase 1:
The My.PPS internet homepage will be turned on for all PPS staff and contractors on August 9th, 2021. You will experience a new way to logon and sign-in to critical PPS applications like PeopleSoft and GSuite. Additionally Duo will be enabled as an optional feature. During this Duo trial period you will need to choose whether to use a personal device/smartphone OR a Duo token to secure your PPS account.My.PPS page features geared towards teaching staff (including class rostering, application assignment and student analytics/engagement functionality) will be available from August 9th and training will be provided on these features.
Phase 2:
Duo Two-Step account security will be ENFORCED for all PPS staff and contractors by the end of the calendar year, 2021. You must have made a selection of Duo mobile OR Duo token enrollment by this date or you will not be able to access your PPS account.
♦ Why are we switching to My.PPS and Duo?
Adding My.PPS and Duo to our existing technology offering provides us with tools to improve security and collaboration including:
My.PPS portal
- Single Sign-on to all your PPS applications from anywhere
- Customizable home portal layout
- Create your own folders & organize your applications
- Teachers can track student activity & engagement
Duo Two Step authentication
- Use secondary device to quickly sign in to PPS network
- Secure anytime anywhere access to PeopleSoft for Benefits & Payroll
♦ How am I affected by this change?
Starting August 9th 2021, the new My.PPS portal will become your new default home page and give you access to your current suite of PPS applications. Duo two-factor authentication will be available for all staff account logins.
For teaching staff - My.PPS will give you additional tools to engage with students - see class rosters, assign class applications and track student activity.
My.PPS Portal FAQs
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I have heard that My.PPS is a Single Sign-On system. What does Single Sign-On mean?
Single sign-on (SSO) is a user authentication service that allows users to log into third party applications with the same username and password. My.PPS uses SSO to log users into different applications using the same username and password that the user entered to log into My.PPS.
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I was prompted to install a Chrome/Edge extension for My.PPS. Is it safe to do that?
Yes. My.PPS requires a browser extension to run and allow for SSO. Choose Install Extension and install the extension to your browser (it is not necessary to choose ‘Turn on sync’). After the extension is installed, close the browser tab and then choose Continue to website
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Why do some icons have a key and/or a lock and others do not?
Icons with a key indicate that the app/website requires a username or password for login. In some cases, the login information will be passed from the PPS system (SSO) and you will not need to enter your username and password. Some other applications will require you to enter your username and password the first time you access the application. Once you enter your login credentials, My.PPS will remember that information for future access.
Icons with a lock have been auto-assigned based on your PPS job role and cannot be removed.
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How do I find apps that are not showing up on My.PPS?
Open the App Library (+ in upper left corner of the My.PPS Home Screen Launchpad) and search for PPS approved applications and websites. If the app is not listed, please contact the PPS OTIS Department.
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Can I group similar apps together?
Yes. Turn on edit mode by clicking on the pencil in the My.PPS menu bar or by right clicking anywhere in the My.PPS portal. Drag and drop icons to set the order that you would like. You may also create a folder and the drag icons into the folder for grouping.
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Can I customize my layout in My.PPS?
Yes. Go to your Profile Settings in the top right hand corner of the screen. You may update the font size, icon size, palette and theme.
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What does auto launch do?
Auto launch will start the app or open the website when My.PPS is opened. Up to 5 apps may be auto-launched and each will open in a new browser tab. To turn auto-launch on, right click on the icon or open up My Profile and toggle the setting for auto-launch. Any app that is set to auto-launch will have a rocket icon in the name field for the app.
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What if I don't see an app I use in the App Library?
Click the "Add Your Own App" button to the right of the "Search All Apps" box and complete the form. The app will be added as a weblink (a.k.a. bookmark). If you have a username and password to this app/site then check the box to "Request Single Sign-on for the Application" and your request will be forwarded to support for consideration.
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Where can I access training materials?
Introductory Training Videos hosted by ClassLink. These are good if you are new to My.PPS and need a refresher. Keep in mind these are generic so it won't have any information specific to PPS's implementation -
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What if I have additional questions about My.PPS?
Please refer to the guides from our vendor ClassLink here -
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What kinds of training on My.PPS will be available?
Our support plan will offer additional in-person and virtual training options throughout August. See the 'Training Resources' area on this page for a current schedule.
Training Resources
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In order to help you find answers quickly and access training materials, including videos, a list of resources has been compiled below:
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