SURF ID and Password Information | SURF
- Shelby Rossman
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.