StarID: How to Activate Star ID without a Social Security Number

Summary

Directions on how to activate star ID without a social security number

Body

Audience

Students

Question

How do I activate my Star ID without a social security number?

Answer

1.  Go to https://starid.minnstate.edu/

2.  Click on Activate my StarID.

3.  You will arrive at a page with these options.

Activate star ID

4.  Click on I know my email address.

5.  Enter your email address and a verification code will be emailed to you. The email address you enter must be the one that you used when registering for BSU/NTC or your BSU/NTC student email account.

6.  Check your email for the verification code and enter it in the box shown below.

verification code

 

  • If you get an error “We cannot verify the email address that you have entered (Error Code: IAM-G007)” it means that the email address you entered is not one that MinnState has on file. If this happens contact the MinnState helpdesk at 1-877-466-6728

7.  Create a password following the requirements listed on the screen. Passwords may not include your name.

8.  Your StarID will be displayed on the screen after you have successfully set your password.

Details

Details

Article ID: 1374
Created
Fri 12/3/21 12:12 PM
Modified
Sun 10/18/26 9:25 PM