Enrollment Questions

  • What is MyChart?

    MyChart is a website/app that allows patients or their proxies to access personal medical information and clinic services on-line, and to communicate with their UTMB health care team. This is a voluntary service, offered as a convenience and courtesy by UTMB Health to patients who receive care from UTMB providers. MyChart should only be used for non-urgent issues, and never in an emergency.

  • Where do I find MyChart?

    MyChart is available at the website www.utmb.edu/mychart and through the MyChart smartphone apps available for iOS and Android devices.

  • What equipment do I need to access MyChart?

    Website: You will need an up-to-date web browser and internet connection.

    APP: Apple or Android smart phone and app store account. The MyChart app is free.

  • How do I sign up?

    UTMB Health patients 14 years and older may activate a MyChart account.

    Sign up options for patients ages 14-17 years:

    Access to UTMB Health MyChart for teen patients, ages 14-17 must be activated during a clinic visit. We encourage our teen patients interested in activating MyChart access to discuss this with the doctor at his or her next appointment.

    Sign up options for patients 18 years and older:

    1. Sign up during your next clinic appointment- Ask a nurse or provider to help you activate an account!
    2. Ask the front desk Patient Services Specialist for an access code at check-in. Or find your access code on your After Visit Summary (AVS) following your appointment. This code can be used to activate your MyChart account on the MyChart Signup Page
    3. Request an Account from the MyChart website- an access code and instructions will be sent to the email address you provide.

    To activate your account online, you will need your access code and your Medical Record Number (MRN). You will need to create a MyChart ID which you will use every time you log into MyChart. Be sure to create something you can remember. You are not able to change your username once created.

    You will create your own personal password, which should not be shared with anyone, and provide a security question and answer. These are there to protect your personal health information. Finally, you will be asked to provide an email address.

    Your password should be a minimum of 8 characters long (longer is better), have at least one uppercase and one lowercase letter, and use a combination of letters and numbers. If you have an existing MyChart account and your current password does not meet these minimum requirements, you will be asked to reset your password when you go to log in.

  • My access code does not work. What should I do?

    For your security, the access code to activate your MyChart account expires after 90 days and is only valid for one-time use. The access code must be entered exactly as it is given, so you must use capital letters when entering it. Upon activation of your MyChart account, this code expires and may be safely discarded.

    Note: The access code to activate your MyChart account is different from the two-factor authentication code which is needed to login to your existing MyChart account. When required, the two-factor authentication code will be sent after logging into your already activated MyChart account.

    For questions, please contact the MyChart Patient Support team at (409) 77-CHART.

  • Why do I need to provide an email address?

    A current email address is required when you activate your account. A simple 'tickler' message will be sent to this email address to alert you when new information has been posted to your account. No personal medical information is sent within these email alerts. You will receive an alert when you have a new message or a new test result in MyChart. You then know to log-in to MyChart.

  • Is there a fee for a MyChart account?

    There is no cost to activate and use MyChart to access your personal health information.

  • Who do I contact if I have questions or problems using MyChart?

    If you have questions regarding information contained in your medical record, please contact your clinic directly by sending a MyChart secure message, or telephoning the clinic. They will assist you with any clinical questions you may have.

    For website and technical questions, please contact the MyChart Patient Support team at (409) 77-CHART.

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  • I forgot my password. What should I do?

    Use this linked password recovery feature to reset your password, or contact the MyChart Support Line at 409-77-CHART (409-772-4278), for password assistance 24/7.

  • Where can I update my personal information?

    Log into your MyChart account and from the left menu select Preferences and make the changes desired. From Preferences you can update your address, your insurance information, your PCP, and your email address and change your password.

  • I left my computer while I was writing a message and my computer logged me out of MyChart. Is all my work lost?

    If you remain logged into the system with no keyboard activity for more than 20 minutes, MyChart will automatically log you out. This is done to protect your personal health information from being viewed on an unattended computer by anyone other than you. We recommend you complete your task and log out of MyChart before leaving your computer for even a short period of time.

  • I am not getting email notifications for new labs or messages. What should I do to receive the alerts?

    Verify that the email we have on file for you is correct. Log in to your MyChart account and from the menus on the left click on Administrative. 'Demographics' lists your personal information on file in your medical record. Review the information and if the email address is old or incorrect, click on Change Email Address and provide your correct, current email. If your email address is correct, add No.Reply@utmb.edu to your email contact list to prevent emails from being blocked or routed to our spam folder.

  • Text/SMS messaging

    To better serve our patients, UTMB Health delivers SMS/Text messages from two different phone numbers. Appointment and MyChart notifications come from the number 60342. 87901 is used for patient education and health reminders.  

    What this means for patients:

    For most patients, the only impact is that UTMB SMS notifications will be delivered from the numbers 60342 and 87901. You may Opt In to all UTMB messages by texting “Start” to both 60342 and 87901 numbers. You will receive a confirmation response. You may also stop all UTMB messages by texting “Stop” to both 60342 and 87901 numbers or you can update your communication preferences in MyChart following the instructions that follow. 

    The best way to manage your communication preferences:

    MyChart allows you to manage all of your patient communication preferences for UTMB Health. You can select which communication methods you would like to use (SMS/Text, email, MyChart message, phone call). Logging into MyChart will take you directly to the communications preferences menu. You can also review more detailed information on updating your communication preferences by reviewing the Activating Text/SMS notifications FAQ. Need help? Call the UTMB Access Center at (409) 772-2222 or toll free (800) 917-8906 to work with a patient service specialist to update your communication preferences.

    Additional Information:

    Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. For help text HELP and text STOP to opt out of notifications from a specific short code. Please review our SMS Terms and Conditions and UTMB Health’s Privacy Policy for more information.

  • Activating Text/SMS notifications

    Email notifications of MyChart activity are enabled by default.

    To enable text/SMS notifications, login to MyChart and access your “Communication Preferences.” Once in the section:

    1. Step 1: Ensure your account has text/SMS communication enabled. If you see the banner below in the Communication Preferences activity, click on the "Opt in" link to activate the text/SMS communication feature. If you do not see the banner you may proceed to step 2
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    2. Step 2: Ensure the toggle for the “Text Message” option is toggled on and shows a check-mark. If the text says that not all of the notifications are turned on (5 of 7 notifications turned on), you can toggle the switch off and then on again to activate all available message types for text messages.
    3. Step 3: You can individually determine which message types are enabled to send Text Message by going into the Details section and updating the Text Message toggle.
    4. Step 4: Save your changes before leaving the page by clicking the save button at the bottom of the screen.

    Note: Not all communication types are available for text/SMS messaging at this time, but more will be added in the future.

    Screenshot with the text/SMS notification options enabled: 

    Screenshot showing the text/SMS notification options enabled
  • I am not receiving text/SMS notifications

    If you are not receiving SMS notifications of MyChart events, follow these steps:

    1. Ensure you have opted into SMS/Text notifications and have activated the SMS notifications for every applicable event, under your “Communication Preferences.” Follow the directions in the "Activating SMS Notifications" section.
    2. Alternatively, you can opt-in to SMS/Text messages by texting “Start” to numbers 60342 and/or 87901. You will receive confirmation return messages that indicate that your update was successful.
  • Why was my account deactivated? How do I restore it?

    If you were advised that your MyChart account was deactivated, it’s likely because two-factor authentication had not been set up for the account. Two-factor authentication is an extra layer of security used to verify your identity when you are accessing your account. It has been a requirement for accessing MyChart since March 2022.

    Accounts that were not accessed and enrolled in two-factor authentication as of March 12, 2025 were automatically deactivated as a security precaution. Your data is safe and the accounts are not deleted; they can be easily restored. To reactivate your MyChart account, call MyChart support at 409-772-4278.

    Learn more about two-factor authentication in MyChart

Technical Questions

  • Is MyChart compatible with all browsers?

    UTMB Health MyChart requires the use of a modern web browser. Any browser that does not support the current privacy standard (TLS 1.2) is not able to access MyChart (This affects all versions of Internet Explorer). Please ensure that you have an updated, modern web browser such as Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Apple Safari, Opera or Mozilla Firefox. 

  • Requirements to use the MyChart App

    The are new minimum device and operating system standards required to continue using the MyChart mobile app. 

    APPLE PRODUCTS: MyChart on iOS now requires version 16.2 or newer (up from iOS 15.5);  MyChart on Apple Watch now requires WatchOS 9.0 (up from 8.0). The new requirements will allow you to continue receiving updates, maintain security, and give you access to the latest features. 

    Apple updates are no longer available for the following older devices; they will not be able to meet these new requirements:

    • iPhone 7 / 7 Plus
    • iPhone 6s / 6s Plus
    • iPhone SE (Gen 1)
    • Apple Watches Series 3

    ANDROID: To keep the MyChart mobile app running smoothly with the latest features on Android devices,  the minimum required operating system version for MyChart is Android 9. Those using Android 8.x or earlier versions can continue to use the MyChart mobile app, but will no longer be able to download updates.

    Remember: if you have an older device or are affected by these new minimum standards, you can continue to access your MyChart account using your mobile device’s web browser (e.g. Safari or Chrome). Or, use a browser on a desktop or laptop, either PC or Mac. The link to login via browser is mychart.utmb.edu.

  • Linking and Unlinking Mobile Devices from your Account

    Using the MyChart app on a mobile device to access your UTMB Health account automatically links that device to that MyChart account. You will receive push notifications to that same device. For directions to review and unlink which mobile devices can access your account:

    1. Log in to your UTMB Health MyChart account.
    2. Choose “Manage My Linked Apps and Devices” from the menu.
    3. Click the “Unlink” button next to a device name to unlink it from your account.

 “How To…” Videos

To help guide you around some common and more advanced MyChart features, there is now a library of instructional videos available. The library includes a general tour of MyChart, shows how to share your chart, explains proxy access, demonstrates video visits, and more. Preview the videos at the links below, or look for video links when using these MyChart features:

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