How to Activate Your ctcLink Account

Overview

Welcome to Edmonds College!

This tutorial will guide you through activating your ctcLinkID so you can log in.

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 and select Submit once completed
    1. Email (Make sure you have access to this email)
    2. Phone Number
    3. Password
      Screenshot of the ctcLink “Set Your Password” page for Washington State Community and Technical Colleges showing fields for email, phone number for account recovery (text message and voice), password and confirm password, password requirements, and “Submit” and “Cancel” buttons.
  5. Success! The account activation confirmation message will appear. You may now log in to your ctcLink Account

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Last Updated: September 8th, 2026