How do I log in to D2L Brightspace?

Article Type: How To

Question: 

• How do I log in to D2L Brightspace using my student or employee credentials? 

Steps:

• Go to the D2L Login Page
  • Open your browser and navigate to SPC D2L Brightspace.
• Enter Your Username
  • Use your institution-provided username.
    • For Students:  StarID@go.minnstate.edu
    • Employees use StarID@minnstate.edu.
• Enter Your Password
  • Use the same password associated with Minnstate Credential (similar to the one you use for school email/Microsoft 365.).
• Click “Sign In”
  • After entering your credentials, click the Sign in with StarID button.
    • You'll be required to use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) similar to your experience logging in to Microsoft 365.
• Multi-Factor Authentication
• Troubleshooting Login Issues
  • If you get an error when you try to log in, confirm that your password is working. You can do this by logging into eServices eservices.minnstate.edu/eservices/login.html
  • If you receive an “Invalid credentials” error:
    • Double-check your username and password for typos.
    • Ensure Caps Lock is off.
    • Try logging in from a different browser or clear your cache.

• If you forgot your password, click the "Forgot StarId Password" link  Or you can reset your StarID password (https://starid.minnstate.edu/selfservice/recover/pw).

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Summary:

You may be using the wrong login format. correct format:    Students: StarID@go.minnstate.edu  Employees: StarID@minnstate.edu
Your StarID password might be expired.
Your account could be inactive. (If you're new student)
Try a different browser or clear cache.
Check for system outages. 

StarID password reset:  (https://starid.minnstate.edu/selfservice/recover/pw).