Accessing SMPH Navigator

Instructions on logging into the SMPH Navigator portal

SMPH Navigator is an Atlassian, HIPPA-complaint platform restricted to UW-Madison students, staff, and faculty. 

Please note: External users are limited to those from approved domains.

   

First Time Signing In

Step 1. Visit navigator.med.wisc.edu to get started.

TIP: bookmark this page for your future self

You will see this login page:

Navigator Login Page

Step 2. Enter your primary email address and hit "next". 

This might be your NetID@wisc.edufirst.lastname@wisc.edu, or loginID@department.wisc.edu address - it's your default "sent from" email.

SMPH Navigator with netid@wisc.edu email address filled in as an example of a potential primary email address.  SMPH Navigator with first.lastname@wisc.edu email address filled in as an example of a potential primary email address. Department based email

Step 3. You will be prompted to continue with Atlassian account.

SMPH Navigator is powered by Atlassian's Jira Platform - this "Atlassian account" is how Single Sign On (SSO) is set up.

Continue with Atlassian Account

Step 4. Continue Logging in on the Jira Screen.

SMPH Navigator is powered by Atlassian's Jira Platform - this "Atlassian account" is how Single Sign On (SSO) is set up.

You can also choose to login with Google or Microsoft using your NetID.

**Please note, if you have already created an Atlassian Account with your primary buisness email (e.g. you have used Jira, Trello or another Atlassian product before), you will not see these steps. 

Jira Login

Step 5. Check your email, and enter the code.

You will receive an email from Jira, and will need to enter that code, as prompted. 

Enter the Code you've been emailed

Step 6. Arrive at the SMPH Navigator Portals Screen

If login to the portal is successful, you will see the portal screen below. There are different portals for services offered, such as User Support, Cybersecurity, Business Analytics, SMPH Facilities, etc.

SMPH Navigator Portals

SMPH Employees - Accessing SMPH Navigator

Step 1: Go to the Portal

Visit the SMPH Navigator portal at https://navigator.med.wisc.edu/

Navigator Login Page

Step 2. Enter your primary email address and hit "next". 

This might be your NetID@wisc.edu or first.lastname@wisc.edu address - it's your default "sent from" email.

SMPH Navigator with netid@wisc.edu email address filled in as an example of a potential primary email address.  SMPH Navigator with first.lastname@wisc.edu email address filled in as an example of a potential primary email address.

Step 3: You will be prompted to sign in with your NetID.

netid sign in

Step 4: Authenticate NetID login with Duo

duo mobile push code

Step 5: Click Continue with Atlassian account

Continue with Atlassian Account

If login to the portal is successful, you will see the portal screen below. There are different portals for services offered, such as User Support, Cybersecurity, Business Analytics, SMPH Facilities, etc.

SMPH Navigator Portals

Video Help Documentation

Tracking Requests

Tracking Requests

All requests submitted by or including the signed in user can be tracked

Once logged in, you can submit new requests, view existing ones, and communicate with the support team. Click on your profile in the upper right corner, and select "Requests".

Request List

How to get to the portal from an auto-generated email

This is an example of an automated email response from Navigator. Clicking on View Request in the email will route you to the Navigator Portal and requires your primary email address and login with NetID and Password.

View Request

Finding Primary Email Address

You need to know your primary email address to sign in to SMPH Navigator.

To determine what your primary email address is, you can go to the Wisc Admin portal: https://wiscmail.wisc.edu/account-admin/index.php?action=o365-addrs

Once you login with your NetID, the email address listed as Primary is your primary email address.

Wisc Account Administration Page showing primary email address

Troubleshooting



Keywords:
navigator ticket jira Atlassian access SMPH Navigator login log in 
Doc ID:
153882
Owned by:
Adrian G. in SMPH
Created:
2025-07-30
Updated:
2025-12-23
Sites:
School of Medicine and Public Health