Associate account Directory IDs will be the entire email address (user@email.com). Directory passphrases are valid for up to 365 days. Account holders will be notified via email to reset and update their passphrases to prevent deletion of the account.

NOTE: The activation link provided in emails will be active for four hours before it expires now (with prior approval from DIT Security). If an associate account passphrase expires, it is suspended and they have 180 days to reset their passphrase, otherwise, the account will need to be re-registered. 

For ELMS-Canvas: For users creating an Associate Account for ELMS-canvas, they need to log into ELMS-Canvas after they create their accounts and set their passphrases to be able to be added to a course.

For Open Learning: For users creating an Associate Account for Open Learning, they need to go to the Open Learning course enrollment link that they were provided or to the Open Learning storefront after creating their Associate Account to enroll.

1. Visit Associate Account Registration and select the Associate Account option. 
   
2. Enter in all the required information. 
   
3. A summary of the information entered will appear. Confirm this information by using the Submit button. 
   
4. A confirmation screen will appear.
5. You will receive an email with an account confirmation link and an Authorization Code.
   
6. On clicking the link, you will be brought to this page. From Select Identity Type, select Associate Account.
   
7. Enter the authorization code received in the email and click Submit.
   
8. You next must agree to Acceptable Use Guidelines by clicking the checkbox, and then click Next.
   
9. You will then have the option to receive account recovery information via SMS.
   • To opt in, select Yes from the drop-down options.
   • To opt out, select No.
   • Enter Verified Phone if you agreed to receive SMS. You will receive a pin to confirm your Verified Phone.
     
10. Enter a new passphrase for your account, then click Reset Password. Your passphrase will now be set. 
    
11. You may update your profile by visiting Associate Account Management. 
12. Log in with your Directory ID and passphrase. After a successful login, you may edit your profile.