myPortal - Customizing Tools and Shortcuts

Summary

Users will understand how to customize their myPortal Tools. Adding quick links to resources that are helpful to them.

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Summary

You will understand how to customize your myPortal Tools by adding quick links to resources that are helpful to you in your left-hand navigation bar.

 

How-To

Task: You will learn how to add tools to Shortcuts or their Tools menu. 

Instructions

Tools are personalized links that give you one-click access to other systems and apps. You already have some important tools in your menu.

Step 1 - You can add tools to your menu by clicking View All from the top of the Tools area in the left-hand navigation. 

myPortal toolbar

 

Step 2 - You can either add the tool to your shortcuts (also found in left-hand navigation) area by clicking on the star icon or click the add to menu icon Add to menu icon in myPortal  to add the tool to the Tools area of your left-hand navigation.

 Star Icon in the Tools menu

 

Step 3 - Re-click off the menu icon to remove any items from your Tool menu. If you see a lock icon next to a tool, it is required and cannot be removed from your menu.  Lock icon in myPortal tools area

Step 4 - If you need to edit shortcuts simply click Edit next to shortcuts and then click the Trash Can icon to remove any of the Shortcuts you've added.You can click the three lines next to the shortcuts and click and drag them around in the Shortcuts menu. 

 shortcuts

 

Outcome

You will understand how to customize their Tools and Shortcuts. 

 

Further Readings

myPortal: Log-in

 

Need additional help?

Visit the Technology Help Desk Support page to locate your local campus contact information or to submit an online technology support request using the support Form HERE.  For password issues you must call or visit the Help Desk in person.  

 

Details

Details

Article ID: 4614
Created
Tue 2/28/23 2:59 PM
Modified
Mon 9/15/25 9:38 AM
Applicable Institution(s):
Keene State College (KSC)
Plymouth State University (PSU)
University of New Hampshire (UNH)