Sign in with Microsoft or Google when your account is not connected
This article is for staff who see an Account not linked message on the UpGrade LX login page after choosing Sign in with Microsoft or Sign in with Google.
That message means your Microsoft or Google account is not yet connected to your UpGrade LX user. Connecting is a one-time step. After you connect, you can use that button to sign in.
Why this happens
UpGrade LX does not create a new user from Microsoft or Google alone. You must already have an UpGrade LX account (usually created by an institution admin), then connect Microsoft or Google while you are signed in.
If you skip that step and use Sign in with Microsoft or Sign in with Google first, UpGrade LX cannot match the sign-in to your account and shows Account not linked.
What to do
Option A — Connect from UpGrade LX (any institution)
On the login page, sign in with your email and password (use Forgot Password? if you need a reset link).
Open the menu in the top-right corner and select Profile.
Under Sign-in methods, click Connect Microsoft or Connect Google.
Complete the Microsoft or Google prompts. Use the same work email as your UpGrade LX account.
Sign out, then use Sign in with Microsoft or Sign in with Google on the login page.
Option B — Connect from Moodle (if your institution uses Moodle)
You need Moodle plugin v1.12 or later, and your Moodle admin must leave the profile link enabled.
Sign in to Moodle.
Open your Moodle profile page.
Select UpGrade LX profile (opens UpGrade LX in a new tab).
Under Sign-in methods, click Connect Microsoft or Connect Google.
Complete the prompts with the same email as your UpGrade LX account.
Return to the UpGrade LX login page and use Sign in with Microsoft or Sign in with Google.
If you do not see UpGrade LX profile on your Moodle profile, ask your Moodle administrator to check the UpGrade LX plugin settings and your permissions, or use Option A instead.
Option C — Admin email link
Ask an institution admin to send you a connect Microsoft/Google link from Team (row action or bulk menu: Send link to connect Microsoft/Google).
Open the email and click the link (it expires in a few hours and can only be used once).
On the Profile page, click Continue to open your profile (do not skip this step).
Under Sign-in methods, click Connect Microsoft or Connect Google.
Complete the prompts with the same email as your UpGrade LX account.
Sign out, then use Sign in with Microsoft or Sign in with Google on the login page.
Use this when you do not know or cannot use your email/password, and Moodle Option B is not available.
Tips
The Microsoft or Google account email must match your UpGrade LX email.
Email and password remain available even after you connect Microsoft or Google.
You can disconnect Microsoft or Google later from Profile. Email and password cannot be disconnected.
Still stuck?
Confirm an institution admin has created your UpGrade LX account. Admins create staff from Team with Add user(s) (use the dropdown for Bulk add users) — see Bulk add team members.
Try Forgot Password? if you have never set a password.
Ask your institution admin if Microsoft or Google sign-in is enabled for your environment.
Related articles
System roles in UpGrade LX — what each staff role can access after sign-in
Bulk add team members — for admins creating multiple staff accounts
Configure a Moodle integration — for admins connecting Moodle to UpGrade LX
Upgrade the Moodle plugin — Moodle profile link requires plugin v1.12+
