Overview
There is one username/password combination that is used to access your Office 365 E-Mail, Library/Lab computers, the Wireless Network, E-Services, D2L Brightspace. This is called your StarID Username and password (example starID: ab1234cd). StarID is the central authentication system for the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. It allows users to log in to e-services, D2L Brightspace, university email, and any campus computer with a single username and password.
If you have a Smartphone, your phone will not sync with password changes. When you change your StarID password, you will need to update your Office 365 Email password on your phone and other personal devices. If not, your device will continue to use your old password, and this could result in your account being locked. Your password will expire periodically, and it will prompt you to change it. You can only change it from the StarID Self Service website. Now, you can have your password saved in more than one location on your phone. And remember that every phone is different, so check yours over, and think about all the instances where you've entered your StarID Username and Password.
If your account becomes Locked, please wait at least 30 minutes, and then try logging in again. If your account is still locked, please come down to the Technology Resource Center Helpdesk, and we can unlock your account for you. DO NOT request a password unlock over phone or e-mail. Please never send personal information, especially over e-mail. A locked account is usually caused when you enter your username or password incorrectly too many times in a row.
Students
When logging into the computers on campus, your starID (e.g. ab1234cd) will be your username. Please note that starID@go.minnstate.edu is your username for logging into your Office 365 E-Mail. It is not your e-mail address. Your e-mail address is, usually, Firstname.Lastname@my.smsu.edu.
Faculty and Staff
When logging into the computers on campus, your starID (e.g. ab1234cd) will be your username. Please note that starID@minnstate.edu is your username for logging into your Office 365 E-Mail. It is not your e-mail address. Your e-mail address is, usually, Firstname.Lastname@smsu.edu.
Why StarID?
- Simplify your login experience: Use one username and password across all Minnesota State campuses. No more juggling multiple logins and passwords!
- Seamless access to resources: Gain instant access to essential applications and services with your StarID.
- System-wide portability: Your StarID is valid across all Minnesota State institutions, offering consistent access throughout your academic journey.
If you wish to reset your password please follow these instructions and if you have any issues or concerns contact the TRC at 507-537-6111 or TRC@smsu.edu
For more StarID FAQs, please click here!