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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)
- your UID Number
- a 5 digit Activation code (for graduate students). Follow these instructions in Access Directory ID Activation Code in Graduate Activation Portall.
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 the previous page to select a different directory ID.
Create a passphrase. Set the security questions and answers. Click Update Security Questions to continue.
Follow the link to activate services for your directory ID.
If you get an error "Unable to verify information", see Verify My Directory ID.

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

Go to DIT Service Activation and log in.
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.

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 Passphrase 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.