Activate Your Directory ID and Account Services

In this article

• Activate your Directory ID
• Activate account services
• Next steps... 

Activate your Directory ID

1. Go to New User Identity Verification.
2. Click Activate Account. 
3. Verify your identity by filling out the form using either:
   • the last 5 digits of your SSN (or SID for international students)
   • your UID Number
   • a 5 digit Activation code (for graduate students and found on TerpEngage)
4. Select the suggested directory ID or look for another one. Once you are satisfied with your directory ID, click Use directoryID as your University Directory ID. 
5. Select YES to agree to the Acceptable Use Guidelines. Click ACCEPT to confirm your directory ID. Clicking NOT SURE will return you to previous page to select a different directory ID.
6. Create a password. 
7. Set password security questions and answers. Click Update Security Questions to continue.
8. Follow the link to activate services for your directory ID. 

Activate account services

You'll need a directory ID and password to complete these steps.

1. Go to DIT Service Activation. Log in with your Directory ID and password.
2. Select the services you would like to activate and click Submit. Some services may be auto-selected for you. Activation may take a few minutes to complete. Do not reload or stop the page after pressing Submit.
3. Once activation is completed, you will see a screen confirming service activation. 

Next steps...

Now that you've activated your directory ID and services, you need to:

• To add a recovery phone number to your account. Follow instructions in Add a Recovery Phone for Directory ID Password Resets.
• To enroll in multi-factor authentication (MFA). MFA is required for staff, faculty, graduate assistants, and campus leaders. Follow the instructions in First Time Enrollment in Multi-Factor Authentication Using Mobile Device.