1. Navigate to the ctcLink Sign In page (https://gateway.ctclink.us) or the Activate Your Account page from your college’s website. (If you select Activate Your Account, start with Step 3 below).
2. Select the Activate Your Account link.

1. Select the OK button when the redirection pop up message displays.
2. The Activate Your Account page displays.
3. Enter your First Name and Last Name. Please make sure you have entered your name correctly. (If your legal name is a single name—such as Pran, Madonna or Nani - you must enter a hyphen (-) in the First Name field and enter your single name in the Last Name field.)
4. Enter your Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY) as shown or use the calendar icon.
5. From the drop-down menu select:
   • ctcLink ID (new) if you are a new student or employee.
   • SID (old) if you are a current or returning student or employee.
6. Enter either your ctcLink ID or SID.
7. Select the Submit button.

1. The Set Your Password page displays.

1. Enter you preferred Email address.
2. Select the Security Question from the dropdown menu.
3. Provide the Answer to your security question.
4. Additional Account Recovery options located in the Account Recovery box.
   1. Enter Phone Number for text (SMS) option.
   2. Enter Phone Number for voice option.
5. Create your Password. (At least 8 characters, including at least one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter and one number. Special characters may be used but are not required.)
6. Confirm your Password.
7. Select the Submit button.

1. A pop-up message displays.
2. Make note of your ctcLink ID.
3. Select the OK button.

1. The Account Activation confirmation message displays.
2. Close the browser tab.

1. Make note of your new ID and Password.
2. You have successfully activated your ctcLink account.
3. End of procedure.

This article is also available in the ctcLink Reference Center.