How to Access KFS

Log in and Password Help

Before you can log into KFS, you will need to have a UCInetID and password. Additional information on how to obtain your UCInetID can be found on the Office of Information Technology (OIT) website. If you need to reset your password, view OIT's instructions on UCInetID Password Reset.

If accessing KFS from off-campus, VPN software is required (even if only approving a document). WebVPN doesn't work due to the OIT VPN vendor. The VPN software is accessible on a phone or tablet (VPN app) as well as a computer. If you need help with VPN setup, view OIT's instructions on Virtual Private Network (VPN).

How to Access KFS

You can log into the Kuali Financial System directly using the links to KFS on this website or by using the links on the Finance/KFS tab of ZotPortal. Don't forget to turn on your VPN software when you are not on the campus nework.

KFS Home Page

The KFS Home Page includes links to all the functions available to you as a KFS user. Your main tool for navigating KFS is the sidebar navigation on the left-side of the screen.

Side Menu

The Side Menu can be used to navigate to eDocs and lookup pages. To open the Side Menu, select the white arrow located on the left side of the screen.

The Jump To field helps you find eDocs or lookups easily. Begin typing to get a list of available links.

KFS Jump To search field with the word account entered and matching links displayed — Jump To search field displaying filtered navigation results after entering a keyword.

The portlets in the side menu are organized in a similar way to the ZotPortal portlets on the Finances/KFS tab. Each portlet contains links to eDocs and lookups. Side menu portlets and links within the portlets will populate based on the individual user's access. For example, users who do not have access to the Advance Deposit eDoc will not see a link for it in their Accounting portlet.