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Activate your Directory ID
- Go to New User Identity Verification.
- Click Activate Account.
- Verify your identity by filling out the form using either:
- the last 5 digits of your SSN (or SID for international students)
- UID Number
- Activation code (for graduate students)
- 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.
- 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.
- Create a password.
- Set password security questions and answers. Click Update Security Questions to continue.
- 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.
- Go to DIT Service Activation. Log in with your Directory ID and password.
- 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.
- 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.