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This articles explains the steps to reset a forgotten password through the self-service “Forgot Password” feature.

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If you do not have access to the phone number or personal email address associated with your MiraCosta user account, you will not be able to reset your password via self-service.

In these cases, please contact the IT Help Desk for additional assistance.

To reset your password using the self-service “Forgot Password” feature:

  1. In a web browser window, navigate to: https://okta.miracosta.edu

  2. On the “MiraCosta College Login” page, click the “Need help signing in?” link.

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  3. In the menu that opens, click the “Forgot password?” link.

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  4. Enter your MiraCosta Username in the text box, and then select your preferred reset method:

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    • Reset via SMS will send a text message with a one-time verification code to the mobile phone number currently associated with your MiraCosta user account.

    • Reset via Voice Call will call the phone number currently associated with your MiraCosta user account and a one-time verification code will be provided during the call.

    • Reset via Email will send an email with a one-time verification code to the

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    • personal email address associated with your MiraCosta user account

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  1. Once you have a received the one-time verification code, please enter it into the text box and click the “Verify” button.

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  2. You should now be able to set a new password for your MiraCosta user account. We recommend choosing a strong, unique password and storing it in a password manager for safe-keeping.

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