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Logging in to Blue Services (iLab) for External Users
Steps for logging in to Blue Services, powered by iLab, for users acting on behalf of institutions other than the University at Buffalo. Instructions differ for institutions with and without existing iLab integration.
Last Updated: January 17, 2025
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If you are using non-university funds to pay for a service, you are considered an external user and need to either register for an iLab account or login using a different institution's credentials. External users include any UB faculty, staff or student not acting on behalf of UB.
If the institution you are acting on behalf of does not have integration with iLab, you must register for iLab and follow the steps for Logging In Using iLab Credentials. If your institution does have iLab integration, follow the steps for Logging in Using Another Institution's Credentials.
Logging In Using iLab Credentials
1. Navigate to Blue Services (iLab) Login Page
Navigate to .
2. Logging In from the Welcome to University at Buffalo's Blue Services Landing Page
Click login (Figure 1).
Figure 1 - Click login on the Welcome to University at Buffalo's Blue Services landing page.
3. Log In Using iLab Credentials
Click the checkbox next to Login using iLab credentials (Figure 2).
Figure 2 - Click the checkbox next to Login using iLab credentials.
4. Sign In to Blue Services (iLab)
Type your username and password in the corresponding text fields.
Click Sign In (Figure 3).
Figure 3 - Type your username and password in the corresponding text fields, then click Sign In.
Logging In Using Another Institution's Credentials
1. Navigate to Blue Services (iLab) Login Page
Navigate to .
2. Logging In from the Welcome to University at Buffalo's Blue Services Landing Page
Click Login (Figure 4).
Figure 4 - Click login on the Welcome to University at Buffalo's Blue Services landing page.
3. Sign in Using Other Institution Credentials
Click the checkbox next to Sign in using other institution credentials (Figure 5).
Figure 5 - Click the checkbox next to Sign in using other institution credentials.
4. Select Your Institution
Search for your institution by typing in the dropdown and select your institution. If your institution is not listed, please follow the steps for Logging In Using iLab Credentials.
Click Go (Figure 6).
Figure 6 - Type your institution's name and select it from the dropdown.
The image shows University at Buffalo as an example, but, if you are acting on behalf of UB, follow the steps for Logging In to Blue Services (iLab) for UB Users.
5. Log In to Blue Services (iLab)
Type your username and password in the corresponding text fields.
Click Sign In.