Set Up Your New DSU Account

Overview

Welcome to Dakota State University! New students receive a Welcome to DSU! email at the alternate email address provided when applying to DSU.

This email contains your DSU account information and an Account Activation Code to begin setting up your DSU Network Account.

Follow these instructions to activate your account, create a password, configure security questions, and enroll in Duo multifactor authentication (MFA). You must complete Duo MFA enrollment before accessing DSU systems such as email, D2L, and Trojan Net.

Applies To

Before You Begin

Your DSU Network Account provides access to university resources, including DSU email, Desire2Learn (D2L), Student Self-Service, and other services available to you.

Instructions

Step 1: Find Your Welcome to DSU! Email

1. Open the alternate email account you provided when applying to DSU.
2. Locate the Welcome to DSU! email.
3. Review your account information, including your student ID, DSU Network Username, and DSU email address.
4. Locate your Account Activation Code. You will need this code to complete account setup.

Step 2: Open the DSU Account Setup Page

1. In your welcome email, select Account Setup.
2. Enter your Account Activation Code when prompted.
3. Follow the instructions displayed to continue account activation.

Step 3: Set Up Your Security Questions

1. Choose three security questions from the available options, or create your own questions if that option is provided.
2. Enter an answer for each security question.
3. Select Setup Security Answers to save your answers.

Step 4: Create Your DSU Network Password

Your password must meet the following requirements:

• Be at least 20 characters long.
• There is no specific requirement to include uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, or special characters.
• Use a unique password that you do not use for other accounts.

1. Enter your new password in the password fields provided.
2. Select Reset My Password.
3. If the page displays Please meet the Password Requirement, update your password to meet the displayed requirements and submit it again.

After your password is successfully created, continue to Duo MFA enrollment.

Step 5: Enroll in Duo Multifactor Authentication (MFA)

Duo MFA adds an additional security check when signing in to your DSU account. You must complete this step to access DSU systems.

1. On your iPhone or Android phone, install Duo Mobile from your device's app store.
2. Return to your DSU account setup screen.
3. Select Continue when prompted to begin Duo enrollment.
4. Sign in with your DSU email address and newly created password if prompted.
5. Select Start Setup.
6. Select Mobile Phone, then Continue.
7. Enter your phone number and complete the confirmation checkbox shown on the screen.
8. Select Continue.
9. Select your phone type, then select Continue.
10. Select I have Duo Mobile.
11. Open Duo Mobile on your phone.
12. Select Use QR Code in the app and scan the QR code displayed on your account setup screen.
13. Select Continue and follow any remaining on-screen prompts to finish enrollment.

Still Need Help?

Contact the DSU Support Desk if you cannot find your welcome email, your Account Activation Code does not work, or you cannot complete your password or Duo setup.

Phone: 605-256-5675

Support Portal: DSU Support Desk

If these instructions do not resolve the issue, contact the DSU Support Desk or Report an Account Issue.