Before you begin: You need an existing Lena account. If you don’t have
one, see Creating Your Account — you can
sign up yourself or ask your school admin to import you.
How to log in
You can log in using either your email address or your username — both work.Open the login page
Go to any Lena app:
- Students: student.lena.africa
- Teachers: teacher.lena.africa
- School Admins: school.lena.africa
- CBT: cbt.lena.africa
First-time login for admin-created accounts
If your school admin created your account via import, your default password is your last name in lowercase (e.g., “Okafor” becomesokafor). After logging
in, go to your profile settings and change your password to something
secure.
Forgot your password
If you can’t remember your password and you have an email address on your account, you can reset it:Tap 'Forgot Password'
On the login page, tap Forgot Password (or Reset Password). You’ll see a form asking for your email address.
Enter your email
Type the email address associated with your account and submit. Lena will send a verification code to that address.
Check your email for an OTP
Lena will send a 6-digit one-time password (OTP) code to your email. Enter it on the verification screen.
No email on your account? If your admin imported you without an email
address, you cannot use the Forgot Password flow. Ask your school admin to
verify your credentials, or log in and change your password from your
profile settings.
Changing your password
To change your password while logged in:- Go to your profile settings
- Enter your current password and your new password
- Save changes
Staying logged in
Lena keeps you logged in for convenience:- Your login lasts 7 days before you need to sign in again
- If you use the app regularly, you may stay logged in for up to 30 days
- If you’re logged out unexpectedly, just log in again — your data is always safe on the server
For security, consider logging out when using a shared or public device.
Troubleshooting
I'm getting 'Invalid credentials'
I'm getting 'Invalid credentials'
- Double-check your email address or username for typos - Make sure Caps Lock is off when typing your password - If your account was created by an admin, remember that your default password is your last name in lowercase - If you’ve forgotten your password, use the Forgot Password flow above
I don't know my username
I don't know my username
Your username depends on how your account was created: - Signed up
yourself — your email is your login - Imported by admin — it’s usually
your email prefix (e.g.,
ada.okafor from ada.okafor@school.edu), your
student/staff ID, or firstname.lastname. Ask your school admin if you’re
unsure.I verified my email but still can't log in
I verified my email but still can't log in
- Try logging in from the same app where you created your account - Clear your browser cache or app data and try again - If the problem persists, contact support
I'm logged in but don't see my school
I'm logged in but don't see my school
You may not have set up a school profile yet. See School
Profiles to add one.
Related guides
- Creating Your Account — sign up for a Lena account
- School Profiles — add a school to your account
- Managing Your Profile — change your password or email
- Troubleshooting — more solutions to common issues

