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What StarID Is
StarID is your Minnesota State username. It lets you use one ID and one password to sign in to many system-wide services, including email, D2L Brightspace, eServices, and Microsoft 365.
A StarID always follows the same format—two letters, four numbers, two letters (example: "ab1234cd"). This format helps protect your privacy and account information.
Your StarID will never change. You keep the same StarID for life, even if you change schools, attend or work at multiple schools at the same time, or leave and come back to Minnesota State later.
When you change your StarID password at starid.minnstate.edu, the new password will work in all systems that use StarID.
Why StarID is Used
StarID has a simple format (two letters, four numbers, two letters). It is unique, never reused, and works across all Minnesota State institutions. This helps protect your privacy and makes it easier to sign in to different systems.
Who Gets a StarID
All students, employees, and applicants receive a StarID. Once you have one, it stays with you for your entire time at Minnesota State.
Where to use StarID
Both campus and system-wide services use StarID, including:
- Email
- Online Learning (D2L Brightspace)
- Campus computers and printers
- eServices
Each college or university may enable different systems, so check with your campus IT service desk if you are unsure.
Get Help / Change StarID Password
You can manage your StarID, change your password, or update your profile at: https://starid.minnstate.edu
The password reset site contains more information on its StarID Help and Frequently Asked Questions page.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Beginning October 1, 2026, any new or updated StarID password must be between 15 and 128 characters in length, up from a minimum of 8 characters. The current StarID Self Service website and FAQ pages are being updated to reflect these upcoming changes.