This guide will walk you through logging into the TCC Student Portal and TCC Student Email.
IMPORTANT: It is mandatory that students set up their TCC Student Portal / Student Email first, before setting up their ctcLink account.
If you have any questions about the following information please email support@tacomacc.edu.
- Click 'CLICK HERE TO LOGIN'

- Type your student email (user name) into the field.

Your user name is comprised of:
- The first initial letter of your first name
- Your full last name
- The last 3 digits of your Student ID number
- Two digits for the day you were born
Example:
First name: Titan
Last name: Jackson
Student ID Number: 201123654
Date of birth: 01/01/1990
The user name will be: tjackson65401@student.tacomacc.edu
**NOTE** Use the full TCC student email following this format: username@student.tacomacc.edu
- Type the password into the next field. If this is the first time you sign in use your Student ID number as a password (this is a temporary password)
**NOTE** Stay signed in? It is recommended that you say 'No' when using a device you do not own.

More Information = MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication)
Click Next to set up the MFA security verification.

In the new dialog window click 'I want to set up a different method' to choose from the three secure verification options:
**NOTE** ​​​Do not skip this step as the system will lock you out until you set it up.
- personal phone number - you will receive a text message with a code to verify your authenticity
- personal email - you will receive an email with a code to verify your authenticity
- the Microsoft App Authenticator

Set up Text/Calling/Email
- Select Phone
- Pick your country code and enter your phone number
- Select if you wish to get a text with a code or have the system call you
**Note** When Microsoft calls, press # to confirm you are the number called
- Write down the code
- Click Next

- Enter the 6-digit code you received via the call or in your text messages
- Click Verify
- Click Done
- Repeat the process to set up your personal email as the second MFA verification option.
- You will now see your TCC Student Portal where you will find links to the student email (Outlook/O365), Canvas, ctcLink, etc.
Choosing a New Password
Please be sure to change your password to something other than the default.
You can change your TCC password using this link.