How do I sign in to UT email/volmail?

Students: Choose Gmail to sign in to your UT Email/Volmail account! All new students are assigned UT Gmail accounts for email. Faculty/Staff: Choose Outlook to sign in to your UT Email/Volmail!

Which email service should I choose for my Ut email?

As a student, you have a choice between Outlook and Gmail for your UT-provided email service. Regardless of which service you choose for email delivery, you will have access to Microsoft 365 for Education and Google for Education. See how to set up Volmail for the first time.

What happens to my volmail account when I leave the University?

You will retain your Volmail account indefinitely after leaving the University. Before you graduate or leave the university, we encourage you to set up your Volmail password options BEFORE your NetID has been deleted from the UT Directory . Your NetID will be deleted from the UT Directory one year after graduating or leaving UT.

Does OIT back up my Microsoft 365/volmail account?

Microsoft 365/Volmail accounts are not backed up by Microsoft, and OIT is unable able to restore files from backup should they be inadvertently deleted. You will retain your Volmail account indefinitely after leaving the University.

What email service does the University of Tennessee Knoxville use?

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, faculty and staff have a choice between Microsoft 365’s Outlook and Gmail for your UT-provided email service. Regardless of which service you choose for email delivery, you will have access to UT’s Microsoft 365 for Education and Google services.

What do I do if my Ut email or volmail account is locked?

If your UT Email or Volmail account has been locked due to repeated failed login attempts, please contact the OIT HelpDesk. Your Display Name is the name that appears in the UT Online Directory and on your UT email. You can change your Display Name by updating your “Known As” name in IRIS (IRIS Personal Data Form).