When you arrive at the Amiens academy as newly assigned staff, the first instinct is often to find out how to access your professional email. The AC Amiens intranet portal centralizes almost all administrative procedures and communication tools, but getting accustomed to it is not always straightforward. Here’s what you can take away after navigating its various layers, from webmail to HR applications.
Enhanced Authentication on the PIA Arena AC Amiens Portal
Since September 2024, logging into the Amiens academy PIA/Arena portal is no longer limited to the username-password duo. Your date of birth is now mandatory during the first activation or when changing your password, in addition to the NUMEN.
The portal offers two authentication modes: the classic access via academic username and password, or a temporary OTP/ODA code generated by a physical or software device. This two-factor authentication is highly recommended for business and HR applications. It saves time to set it up during the first login rather than having to configure it urgently during a job change or password renewal.
If you have lost your NUMEN or if the recorded date of birth does not match, the recovery procedure goes through the academic support service. Feedback on processing times varies depending on the time of year, with the September return being an obvious peak. To find all access information and useful contacts related to the intranet and email ac amiens, a comprehensive guide details each step.
AC Amiens Email: portal.ac-amiens.fr Replaces the Old Webmail
Since 2025, the official entry point for professional email is portal.ac-amiens.fr. This portal centralizes access to webmail and other academic digital services. The old address webmail.ac-amiens.fr is still operational, but it is no longer a priority for security updates.
In practice, using the old webmail is like going through a service door that could be closed without notice. It is recommended to update your bookmarks and switch permanently to portal.ac-amiens.fr to avoid unpleasant surprises on a Monday morning.
Setting Up Email on Mobile
Accessing webmail from a smartphone is done through the mobile browser or by configuring IMAP/SMTP in the native mail app. The server settings remain those of the standard academic infrastructure.
- Incoming protocol: IMAP with the server indicated on the portal, secure SSL/TLS port
- Outgoing protocol: Authenticated SMTP, also in SSL/TLS
- Username: the full academic address ([email protected])
- Password: the one for the PIA/Arena portal, the same as for web login
One password for all academic services: it’s convenient, but it also means that a compromised password gives access to all applications. Activating the OTP code makes sense here.
My HR Portal: What Changed with the End of Colibris
The Colibris application has been replaced by My HR Portal, accessible from the same PIA/Arena space. This new tool consolidates the consultation of pay slips, career tracking, and administrative requests related to human resources.
On the ground, the transition from Colibris to My HR Portal has changed the menu structure. Agents who were used to finding their salary history in two clicks now have to navigate through a redesigned interface. Pay slips remain accessible but under a different path in the new application.
Concrete Features of My HR Portal
- Consultation and download of pay slips in PDF format
- Tracking of administrative positions (detachment, availability, parental leave)
- Access to career history and promotion decrees
- Submission of certain HR requests directly online, without paper mail
For staff managing multiple assignments within the academy (substitutes, contractors across several establishments), My HR Portal displays a consolidated view of all administrative data. This is a real improvement compared to Colibris, which sometimes required manual cross-referencing of information.
Securing Your AC Amiens Academic Account: Important Actions
The general trend in the National Education system is to strengthen the security of digital access. The Amiens academy is no exception to this logic, and a few simple reflexes can prevent most incidents.
The first point concerns the password. Never reuse your academic password on a personal site. If a third-party service is compromised, the entire academic chain becomes vulnerable. The PIA/Arena portal imposes complexity criteria (minimum length, special characters), but the real protection comes from the uniqueness of the password.
The second point, as mentioned, is activating the OTP/ODA code. This additional layer blocks almost all attempts at fraudulent access, even if the password has leaked. The setup takes a few minutes via the PIA/Arena interface.
The third reflex: regularly check recent logins to your account when the interface allows it. A login from an unusual location or an unknown device should trigger an immediate password change and a report to the academic support service.
The Amiens academy covers three departments (Aisne, Oise, Somme) with distinct DSDENs. Each departmental direction has its own digital assistance relay, allowing for faster processing of local requests. When encountering an account blockage or email issue, contacting the DSDEN of your department before the rectorate often saves time.