Activating Your StarID with Tech ID and Social Security Number

Overview

Once activated, your StarID and password provide access to MavMAIL, eServices, D2L/Brightspace, campus computers, Wi-Fi, MavPRINT and many other services.

Environment

  • Personal Devices: Equipment owned and maintained by individual users. 

How-To

This is the process to activate your starID using your TechID that is located on your acceptance letter and your social security number. If you do not know your techID or do not have a social security number, please visit the article StarID Activation with No SSN.

Instructions

  1. Navigate to StarID Self Service site.
  2. Click Activate StarID link.
  3. Select I know my Tech ID (8 digit student ID) link.
  4. Enter your Tech ID on the page and select Minnesota State University, Mankato.
  5. Click the Continue button.
  6. Enter your Social Security Number on the next screen.
  7. Click Continue
  8. Create a password and confirm it.
  9. Select your preferred email address in the drop down box.
  10. Click the check-box next to Terms and Conditions.
  11. Click Continue.
  12. You will now be brought to a page displaying your StarID. Make sure record it somewhere personal and remember it. Your StarID will be used to log into MavMAIL, campus wireless, campus computers, D2L, e-services etc...

Outcome

StarID will be activated with a password to use for logging into your campus accounts and software. 

More Resources

For more information on activating or managing your StarID, visit the StarID Self-Service Portal.

Still Need Help?

Visit the IT Solutions Center page to view current hours, locations, and contact information.

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