Activating your StarID

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How to activate your StarID

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How to Activate Your StarID

Once activated, your StarID and password give you access to essential services like:

  • Student Email
  • D2L Brightspace
  • HuskyNet
  • And all other systems across the MinnState network that use StarID

πŸ”‘ Before You Begin:
Have your SCSU Student ID number ready. You’ll find it on your acceptance letter.


Step-by-Step Activation Instructions

  1. Go to the StarID Self Service Portal.
  2. Click “Activate StarID.”
  3. Choose “I know my TechID.”
  4. Enter your TechID and select St. Cloud State University from the list.
    Click Continue.

    πŸ’¬ Need help? Contact HuskyTech at 320-308-7000 (Option 3) or chat with us.

  5. On the next screen, enter your Social Security Number (SSN).

    🚫 Don’t have an SSN? Follow the guide: StarID Activation Without SSN.

  6. Click Continue.
  7. Create and confirm your new password.
  8. Read and acknowledge the Data Stewardship Responsibilities by checking the box.
  9. Click “Activate StarID.”
  10. βœ… You're done!
    Be sure to remember your password—you’ll need it every time you log in with your StarID. It’s used for many campus systems, so keep it secure.

Alternate Activation Method

You can also activate your StarID using a Verification Code. This option is available on the StarID portal.


Need Help?

πŸ“ž Call HuskyTech: 320-308-7000 (Option 3)
πŸ’¬ Chat with us online: HuskyTech Support

Activate your STARID now.

 

 

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Article ID: 117609
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Mon 10/5/20 2:50 PM
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For account management related to your StarID, including StarID activation and password changes, please visit Minnesota State's StarID website https://starid.minnstate.edu. If you are unable to sign into the StarID portal, contact the Minnesota State IT Service DeskΒ at (877) 466-6728 or https://servicedesk.minnstate.edu to generate a validation code for you to get you back into your account. You can also contact HuskyTech at https://www.stcloudstate.edu/its/huskytech.
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