How to Activate Your ctcLink Account

Overview

Welcome to Edmonds College!

This tutorial will guide you through activating your ctcLink Account.

Before starting this tutorial, make sure you know your ctcLinkID number.

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Steps

  1. Proceed to the college website edmonds.edu and select the ctcLink button in the top-right corner. Alternatively, proceed directly to the Edmonds College ctcLink Login page.
    Edmonds College website header showing navigation links and buttons, with the ctcLink button highlighted in green.
  2. Select Activate your Account located at the bottom of the screen
    Screenshot of the ctcLink login page for Washington State Community and Technical Colleges showing a field to enter a ctcLink ID, a “Keep me signed in” checkbox, a “Next” button, links for “Unlock Account” and “Help,” and additional links for “How to Enable Screen Reader Mode” and “Activate Your Account., which is highlighted.
  3. Enter the following personal information and then select Submit
    1. First Name
    2. Last Name
    3. DOB (Date of Birth)
    4. ctcLinkID
      Screenshot of the ctcLink “Activate Your Account” page for Washington State Community and Technical Colleges showing required fields for First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY), ID Type with a dropdown set to “ctcLink ID (new),” an ID number field, and a “Submit” button.
  4. Set up your contact information
    1. Email (Make sure you have access to this email)
    2. Leave the Phone Number/Voicemail blank. You will add this information later
    3. Password
    4. Click Submit. You will see a confirmation message of successful activation
      ctcLink password setup page with email and password fields filled in. Leave the phone number and voicemail fields blank to add later.
  5. Go back to the ctcLink login page
  6. Add your ctcLink and password
    1: ctclink login enter ctcLinkID 2: ctcLink login enter password and click Next
  7. You will be prompted to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to help protect your account. You may add your phone number, but we strongly recommend using Google Authenticator or Okta Verify, as phone-based authentication may be discontinued in the future.

For step-by-step instructions, visit Adding MFA in ctcLink and follow your preferred authentication method section.
ctcLink MultiFactor Authentication options and setup button for each 1. Google Authenticator 2. Okta Verify 3. Phone 4. Security KeySuccess! Your account is ready to use

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Last Updated: October 26, 2026