Activate your ACCeID: Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1:

Obtain your ACCeID - Your ACCeID is the first letter of your official first name and your 7-digit ACC ID number.

Screenshot of the ACCeID manager interface

From the "ACCeID Manager" click on "First Time Login" - Very Important.

Step 2:

Screenshot of the ACCeID first time login interface.

Enter your account id and click the find button to get your ACCeID.

Step 3:

Screenshot of the ACCeID first time login user validation interface.

Enter the last 4 digits of your social security number and birth date. Click "Continue."

If you receive the following error message: "Authentication failed. The SSN or birth date entered does not match the value on file with the user record. Please try again.
Make sure you have entered the information correctly. If the problem persists contact the ACC Student Help Center.

Step 4:

Screenshot of the ACCeID first time login terms of use acceptance interface.

Click the checkbox indicating you have read and understand the terms of the privacy policy.

Step 5:

Then click on Continue.

Step 6:

Screenshot of the ACCeID first time login set new password interface.

Choose a new password that fits the requirements outlined. Enter your new password in the boxes provided.

Step 7:

Click Continue.

Step 8:

Screenshot of the ACCeID first time login next step interface.

After claiming your ACCeID, click the link, "please provide answers to the authentication questions to complete the first-time login process."

Step 9:

Screenshot of the ACCeID manager login interface.

Enter your ACCeID and the password specified in Step 6. NOTE: At this point, the "Forgot Your Password?" button will not work. You must complete the account activation process before you can use this function.

Step 10:

Click Login.

Step 11:

Screenshot of the ACCeID authentication questions interface.

Provide answers to all four authentication questions.

Step 12:

Provide one personalized authentication question and answer.

Step 13:

Click "Save" to complete the activation process or "Cancel" to abort and return to the main screen.

Congratulations. Your ACCeID and password may now be used to login to any ACC application where you see the ACCeID logo.