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This article describes how new students enrolled at MiraCosta college can set up their Okta login credentials and a Multi Factor Authentication method to access important software such as Surf and Canvas.


Instructions

  1. Check your registered email account with MiraCosta for an email with your Surf ID. In the email, select the Activate MiraCosta User Account button.

If you do not know your Surf ID, you can search for it through our Surf ID Lookup. All you need is the email address associated with your account!

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If the provided link does not work, ensure your browser pop-up blockers are off or allowed to open a new screen and clear your browser cache if necessary.

  1. Begin setting up your new password according to the instructions on the next screen.

 Please follow these password complexity rules to create your password.
  • Must be at least 8 characters or more.

  • Must have at least 1 lower case character.

  • Must have at least 1 UPPER case character.

  • Must have at least 1 numeric character.

  • Must have at least 1 special character (`~!@#$%^&*()_-+=[]{}\|;':",/.>?<).

  • Must NOT contain your username.

  • Must NOT contain your first or last name.

  • Must NOT contain previous used passwords.

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  1. Begin setting up your Multi Factor Authentication Method (MFA). Select Email Authentication >> Setup.

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  1. On the next screen, select Send Me The Code. Check your email account for a six digit code, enter it on the next screen in the verification box, and select Verify. You will receive a MFA Factor Enrolled notification email. Select Finish to continue.

You may set up another MFA as a backup to the method you have already chosen by following the on screen instructions.

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  1. You have successfully set up your Okta account! On the next screen, the OKTA Dashboard will display. Select the application you would like to access i.e. SURF, Canvas, Office 365, etc.

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