Connecting to the Virtual SINC Site

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Instructors, Researchers, Staff, Students

Requirements

  • Your @stonybrook.edu email address
  • Your Stony Brook University NetID account
  • A properly configured DUO account
  • A working network connection
  • The following web browsers
    • Google Chrome 57 or later
    • Safari 11 or later (MacOS only)
    • Firefox 55 or later
    • Microsoft Edge (Chromium version) 79 or later

Idle Timeout Warning

Caution! There is a 30-minute idle timeout. A warning message will appear that time is running out. Be aware that you may be leaving unfinished projects alone for too long. You will lose your work!

Using the Virtual SINC Site

  1. Launch the Virtual SINC Site Portal
  2. You'll be directed to a page asking for you to sign in with your email or phone.
  3. Type in your @stonybrook.edu and press Enter:
    • Note: Everyone with a NetID also has an @stonybrook.edu email address, even if you're on East Campus
      What you know as your Stony Brook email address is really your NetID typed in a different format.
      Screenshot of the Microsoft Sign In Screen asking for your @stonybrook.edu e-mail address
  4. Next, enter your Stony Brook email password:
    Screenshot of the subsequent login screen asking for your password
  5. You'll be prompted to accept a DUO multifactor authentication push sent to your phone. Press Accept to continue:
    Screenshot of the Duo accept authentication prompt.
  6. Click on, "Yes, trust browser" to continue:
    Screenshot of the trust browser prompt (choose yes)
  7. This next window is more personal preference. But select something to continue:
    Screenshot of the Stay Signed In prompt (choose either yes or no)
  8. You can now access the Desktops and Apps in their corresponding sections.
This Content Last Updated:
01/28/2026

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This Content Last Updated:
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