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- This article explains how students, faculty, or staff can log in to D2L Brightspace.
Steps:
- Open a browser and navigate to www.saintpaul.edu
- Click D2L
- Enter your username and password:
- username: The StarID format is 'aa1234aa (i.e. alpha-alpha####alpha-alpha)
- Note: Starting Saturday, August 9th 2025. Accounts will be updated to the new username format:
- Students: StarID@go.minnstate.edu
- Employees: StarID@minnstate.edu
- Click the "Log In" Button:
- After entering your credentials, click Log In.
- You’ll be taken to the D2L homepage (sometimes called "My Home" or "Dashboard").
Summary:
This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to log in to D2L Brightspace using your username(starID) and password. It applies to all users who need to access D2L for coursework or teaching.
NOTE: On August 9-10, 2025, the authentication method for Brightspace, Zoom, and Kaltura will be transitioning to Microsoft 365 authentication (Entra ID).
What’s Changing?
- New sign in Interface: Sign in using your Minnstate credential (StarID@go.minnstate.edu or StarID@minnstate.edu)
- Enhanced Security: Multi-factor authentication will be used to keep your account safe.
- Single Sign-On (SSO): Seamlessly navigate between services like Microsoft 365, Zoom, Kaltura, and Brightspace without re-entering your username and password.
Have questions? Submit a service request through the Minnesota System Service Portal.