SURF ID and Password Information | SURF

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Last updated: Dec 13, 2024
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This article gives students and employees general information on their username and password in SURF.

What Can I Use My SURF ID and Password For?

MiraCosta College (MCC) registered students may use their MCC login credentials to access our online portals such as: SURF, Canvas, Office 365 and Email, and more.

Important Login Credentials and MFA/2FA Information

  • Your password expires every 360 days from the time you set up or reset your password.

  • Due to security reasons, after five failed attempts, our password system will automatically lock your account.

  • To unlock your account, you may wait 15 minutes and try again or you may contact the ITS Helpdesk for further assistance.

  • Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) is a security layer that provides additional protection to secure our student's accounts. At MiraCosta College, you have the option to set up more than one MFA methods.

  • Your assigned SURF ID ex. W7654321 can not be modified.

If you requested a Password Reset link from our password management system and received an email without the Password Reset link, please the ITS Helpdesk or further assistance.

How to Manage Your Login Credentials

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