UNISA myLife Email Guide 2026
UNISA myLife Email Guide 2026
Your myLife email (@mylife.unisa.ac.za) is your official UNISA communication channel. All university correspondence — announcements, assignment feedback, exam information, and administrative notices — is sent to this email. Activating it immediately after registration is essential. To activate your myLife email, go to myUNISA and navigate to the myLife section, or go directly to the myLife email portal.
Your username is your student number@mylife.unisa.ac.za and your initial password is your myUNISA password. Set up email forwarding to your personal email (Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, etc.) so you receive UNISA emails in your regular inbox. On Android, add the account to Gmail app using IMAP settings. On iPhone, add it via Settings > Mail.
The myLife email also provides access to Microsoft Office 365 services including OneDrive cloud storage, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint online — all free for UNISA students. Check your myLife email daily during the academic year. Critical information like exam admission status, module changes, and deadline reminders are sent exclusively to this address..
Additional Information
Setting Up myLife on Your Phone
Android (Gmail App)
- Open Gmail app → Settings → Add Account
- Select Exchange/Office 365
- Enter: studentnumber@mylife.unisa.ac.za
- Enter your myUNISA password
- Accept permissions and sync settings
iPhone (Settings)
- Settings → Mail → Accounts → Add Account
- Select Microsoft Exchange
- Enter your myLife email and password
- Accept autodiscover settings
- Choose which items to sync (Mail, Calendar, Contacts)
Why myLife Email Matters
Your myLife email is not just another email account — it is your official communication lifeline to UNISA. Failing to check it regularly is one of the most common reasons students miss important deadlines, announcements, and opportunities. Here is why it matters:
Critical Communications Sent to myLife
- Registration confirmations: Verification that your module registrations are processed
- Assignment deadlines: Reminders about upcoming assignment due dates
- Exam admission status: Notification of whether you qualify to write exams based on your year mark
- Exam timetable: Your personalised exam schedule with dates, times, and venues
- Results release: Notification when your marks are available on myUNISA
- Financial notifications: Outstanding fees, payment confirmations, and NSFAS updates
- Administrative announcements: Policy changes, deadline extensions, and university-wide communications
- Module-specific updates: Lecturer announcements, tutorial letter notifications, and discussion forum updates
Free Microsoft Office 365 Benefits
Your myLife account gives you access to the full Microsoft Office 365 suite — this is a significant benefit worth thousands of rands:
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint: Online and installable desktop versions for up to 5 devices
- OneDrive: 1TB of cloud storage for documents, assignments, and study materials
- OneNote: Digital notebook for organising study notes across all your modules
- Teams: Video conferencing for study group meetings
- Outlook Calendar: Schedule your study sessions, assignment deadlines, and exam dates
Frequently Asked Questions
Go to the myUNISA portal, navigate to myLife email, or go directly to mylife.unisa.ac.za. Log in with your student number@mylife.unisa.ac.za and your myUNISA password.
Yes, set up email forwarding in your myLife email settings. Go to Settings > Mail > Forwarding and add your personal Gmail, Yahoo, or Outlook address.
Yes, your myLife email gives you access to Microsoft Office 365 including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote online, and 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage — all free while you're a registered student.
Your myLife email may remain active for a limited period after graduation, but it is not permanent. Save any important emails and files before leaving UNISA. Transfer files from OneDrive to personal storage.
Common causes include incorrect password, account not yet activated (wait 24-48 hours after registration), or browser issues. Try resetting your myUNISA password, clearing browser cache, or using a different browser.
Related UNISA Guides
- UNISA Status Checker — check your application status
- UNISA Courses List — browse all qualifications
- Fees Calculator — estimate costs
- How to Apply to UNISA — application guide
- Registration Guide — step-by-step registration
Frequently Asked Questions
Go to the myUNISA portal, navigate to myLife email, or go directly to mylife.unisa.ac.za. Log in with your student number@mylife.unisa.ac.za and your myUNISA password.
Yes, set up email forwarding in your myLife email settings. Go to Settings > Mail > Forwarding and add your personal Gmail, Yahoo, or Outlook address.
Yes, your myLife email gives you access to Microsoft Office 365 including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote online, and 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage — all free while you're a registered student.
Your myLife email may remain active for a limited period after graduation, but it is not permanent. Save any important emails and files before leaving UNISA. Transfer files from OneDrive to personal storage.
Common causes include incorrect password, account not yet activated (wait 24-48 hours after registration), or browser issues. Try resetting your myUNISA password, clearing browser cache, or using a different browser.