ctcLink Account Activation
The first step to getting started in ctcLink is to activate your account! Follow these instructions to get set up.
If you need assistance, you can search for answers to your questions using the Shoreline Support Center, available 24 hours a day and submit a request as needed for personal support.
Activate your ctcLink accountLearn how to activate your ctcLink account in this tutorial. This process can only be done on a desktop or laptop. Please follow all instructions carefully. |
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Step 1Navigate to https://myaccount.ctclink.us/. From there, under the login area, click "Activate Your Account". Navigate to https://myaccount.ctclink.us/. From there, under the login area, click "Activate Your Account". |
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Step 2When this popup appears, click "OK". When this popup appears, click "OK". |
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Step 3
Next, enter your **first name, last name and date of birth. For the "ID type", choose:
Once you've entered everything, click "Submit". 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.
Next, enter your **first name, last name and date of birth. For the "ID type", choose:
Once you've entered everything, click "Submit".
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. |
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Step 4
On the next page, enter the email you would like to use as your primary email address. This can either be your go.shoreline.edu email, or a different email. Either way, make sure you have continued access to that email account. Next, choose a security question from the list and type in your answer. We recommend entering a phone number if you should need to recover your account. Enter your phone number in either the SMS or Voice phone number field. Finally, create a password and enter it in both password fields. Then click "Submit."
On the next page, enter the email you would like to use as your primary email address. This can either be your go.shoreline.edu email, or a different email. Either way, make sure you have continued access to that email account. Next, choose a security question from the list and type in your answer. We recommend entering a phone number if you should need to recover your account. Enter your phone number in either the SMS or Voice phone number field. Finally, create a password and enter it in both password fields. Then click "Submit." |
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Step 5
The next screen will say "your account has been activated". BEFORE CLICKING ANYTHING ON THIS PAGE, COMPLETE THE NEXT STEP. If you are not seeing this message box, click here to learn how to enable popups in your browser.
The next screen will say "your account has been activated". BEFORE CLICKING ANYTHING ON THIS PAGE, COMPLETE THE NEXT STEP. If you are not seeing this message box, click here to learn how to enable popups in your browser. |
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Step 6
In this box, you will see the phrase "This is your ctcLink ID: #########". Choose a way to save this number. This is a 9 digit number, please make sure you have all 9 digits saved. Write down your ctcLink ID, take a screenshot, or paste it into an email that you send to yourself. Make sure you have saved your ctcLink ID somewhere, as it will be your username to log into the ctcLink system. Then click "OK".
In this box, you will see the phrase "This is your ctcLink ID: #########". Choose a way to save this number. Write down your ctcLink ID, take a screenshot, paste it into an email that you send to yourself. Make sure you have saved your ctcLink ID somewhere, as it will be your username to log into the ctcLink system. Then click "OK". |
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Forgot to save your ctcLink ID? |
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Additional ResourcesCongratulations, you've successfully activated your ctcLink account! If you had any trouble completing this tutorial, or have additional questions please check out our additional resources here. |
Login to ctcLinkClick here to login to ctcLinkctcLink for StudentsThe ctcLink for Students page has resources on troubleshooting, help sessions and moreShoreline Support CenterIn the Shoreline Support Center you can view self help articles, chat with an agent and submit support request tickets |