# 1. Logging into the IDEALS Portal

# 1.1 Accessing the IDEALS Portal

Visit the IDEALS Portal: [https://ideals-portal.cite.hku.hk/](https://ideals-portal.cite.hku.hk/)  
This is the Home Page.

For users in schools that have subscribed to the IDEALS System, only the **"Login with HKedCity" button** on the right side is relevant. The "Sign in" form on the left side is not applicable.

You can switch the language to English, Traditional Chinese, or Simplified Chinese.

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# 1.2 Login with your HKEdCity account

On the Home Page of the IDEALS Portal, click the **"Login with HKedCity" button** on the right side.

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You will be redirected to the EdConnect Login Page by HKedCity.

Ensure you log in with the HKedCity account that you or your school administrator have registered with HKedCity.

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When you log in using EdConnect, the system will redirect you to an authorization consent page. Please click the **"Confirm" button** to proceed with the next steps.

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# 1.3 Verifying Your Account as a Teacher by email

Skip this step if you are not a teacher at EdCity.

If you are a teacher at EdCity, you will be redirected to the "Edit Profile" page to verify your email. This step is necessary because all IDEALS sub-systems require a verified email, and EdData currently does not provide teachers' email addresses to service providers.

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Enter your email address carefully, as you will receive a verification email.

Click **"Submit"** to receive the verification email. A confirmation message will appear indicating the email has been sent successfully.

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Wait 2–3 minutes, then check your email inbox for the verification email from the IDEALS Portal. Click the **verification link** in the email.

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You should then be directed to the Gateway Page, where you'll see two login buttons. Stay on this screen and proceed to the next step.

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# 1.4 Navigating the Gateway Page

After completing email verification, you'll be redirected to this page.

If you're a teacher at EdCity and haven't verified your email, you will not be able to access this page. Please complete step 1.3 first.

On the Gateway Page, you will see two login buttons for SSO into LDS and iLAP-IDEALS.

[![image.png](https://ideals-doc.cite.hku.hk/uploads/images/gallery/2025-08/scaled-1680-/nXQimage.png)](https://ideals-doc.cite.hku.hk/uploads/images/gallery/2025-08/nXQimage.png)

If you're a student at EdCity, you will see only the "Login iLAP-IDEALS" button.

Stay on this screen and continue to the next step.

Note: The login session expires after 1 day, and you'll need to log in again.