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This page provides a step-by-step guide for creating a new account with OpenCCC 2.0. |
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OpenCCC is the California Community Colleges federated identity initiative, which includes a systemwide student account system that allows students to access assigns the user a unique California Community Colleges ID number (CCCID) and allows access to web-based technology applications via one common , single sign-on account.
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Student Account System & The CCCID When an account is created by a user, a unique identifier is created for that user called the CCCID (California Community Colleges ID) and the user's personal identification data is stored in an Identity Center. The CCCID is the master link between the Identity Center, admission applications, and other system wide technology services. CCCID & Student Data Passed to Colleges When a user is authenticated to use a systemwide service or application such as CCCApply or MyPath, the CCCID is passed to that service to identify the unique individual. In this way services and applications can maintain personal accounts for the user anonymously, thus ensuring privacy for the user. |
What information
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do students need to create a new account?
To create an account, students need an email address and mobile phone number or a unique email address to start the new account, whichever they prefer to validate their identity. Once the user can retrieve and validate their verification code, only a few other details are required to complete the account process, including:
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These are the only details required to create a new OpenCCC account. Additional information may be needed to submit an application for admission or a financial aid application.
Where do
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students go to create an account?
Most students create their account the first time they apply to a California Community College using CCCApply, the systemwide application for admission to college. Alternately, students may encounter the OpenCCC account on their way to explore Career Coach,
How long does it take to create an account?
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Can legacy users still use their original Account?
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Steps for Creating a New Account
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A new account can be created in just three easy steps: 1) Choose your preferred method to receive a verification code and validate your identity; and 2) complete required fields and set up a secure Password. That’s it!
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Start on the Sign In page.*
Select the Create An Account link below the Email or mobile phone input field. The Create Your Account page will display.
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4. Click the Text My Verification Code buttonto begin the process of validating your identity. If your mobile phone number is unique, a verification code will be sent to you in a text message.
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If your mobile phone number is not unique or if your primary phone is a landline, you can try again or switch to the other method by selecting Use email instead link. |
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Option: If your primary phone is a landline phone or your mobile phone number is not unique to you, select the Use email instead link to use your email address for validating your identity. |
AboveBelow: Screenshot of the Create Your Account page with the Email input field.
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Next: The Verify Your Account page should be displayed. |
5. Retrieve your Verification (Security) Code from your Mobile Phone or Email security code from the message sent to your mobile phone or email account.
For security purposes, two-factor validation is used to verify your identity. A time-sensitive, six-digit validation code will be sent to the user through their preferred method of contact. The code must be retrieved and used within 10 minutes of requesting your code. Below is an example of the verification code message received by email.
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Reminder: The verification security code is time-sensitive and must be retrieved and entered on the Verify Your Account page within 10 minutes of receipt. |
6. Enter your six-digit security code in the Verification Code on the Verify Your Account page.
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7. Click the Verify Mobile Phone (or Email) button for the system to validate the code.
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Success? If your security code is valid, the Create & Verify Account process is complete and the Create Profile section will display. |
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Didn’t receive your code? Click the Resend Code link to receive a new security code. If you want to switch to the other method of contact, click the Back to Sign In link to start over. |
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Next: The Create Profile section should be displayed and you are almost done. |
Step 2: Create Your Profile &
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After your new account has been created and verified, it’s time to create your Profile and set up your secure password.
Password
The Create Profile page section has three sections parts with 3 simple tasks:
Enter Confirm and add to your Contact InformationEnter your
Provide the required Personal Information
Set up a secure Password
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Need Help? If you need assistance during the Create Profile process, click on the Help link in the footer to contact technical support. |
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Complete the Contact Information section.
The Contact Information section includes the information that helps your college and other systemwide technology applications contact you and verify your identity.
1. Enter a unique Email address and
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Confirm Email Address.
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your primary phone number and
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Primary Phone Number and Phone Type
Terms of Use Acknowledgment
select the phone type.
3. Read the Terms of Use statement and place a checkmark in the box to acknowledge.
4. On the Are you currently homeless? question, select Yes if you don’t have a current home address; select No if you have a home address.
5. Click Next to advance to the Personal Information section.
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Complete the Personal Information section.
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Set Up a Secure Password
The final step in the Create Profile section is to set up a secure password, ensuring it meets the criteria requirements.
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Account Confirmation & Next Steps
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Common Issues & Error Messages
Session Time-Out
Mobile Phone Number is Not Unique
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Address Verification Message
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More Frequently Asked Questions
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Other How To
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