How to Reset a Forgotten Password

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

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In a web browser window, navigate to: https://okta.miracosta.edu
On the “MiraCosta College Login” page, click the “Need help signing in?” link.
In the menu that opens, click the “Forgot password?” link.
Enter your MiraCosta Username in the text box, and then select your preferred reset method: 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 personal email address associated with your MiraCosta user account. 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.
Once you have a received the one-time verification code, please enter it into the text box and click the “Verify” button.
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.