{"id":5413,"date":"2021-11-14T08:48:13","date_gmt":"2021-11-14T16:48:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/?page_id=5413"},"modified":"2026-04-09T16:39:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T23:39:52","slug":"activate-account","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/students\/training\/activate-account\/","title":{"rendered":"ctcLink for Students: Activate Your ctcLink Account"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-bc-sitka-spruce-narrow-content narrow-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide1-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Picture that serves as a header for the guide on how to activate your ctcLink account.\" class=\"wp-image-5414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide1-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide1-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide1-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide1-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the information below to learn how to activate your ctcLink account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" id=\"stepbystep\">Step-by-Step: Activate Your ctcLink Account<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapsibles accordion\" id=\"accordion_9e64966a-3314-42f0-9e07-e37b6de29d8d\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse accordion-item\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header mb-0\" id=\"heading_deeb1cdd-0475-4de4-87ef-4539707f75c9\"><button class=\"accordion-button bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse_deeb1cdd-0475-4de4-87ef-4539707f75c9\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_deeb1cdd-0475-4de4-87ef-4539707f75c9\">Step One: Navigate to myaccount.ctclink.us<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapse_deeb1cdd-0475-4de4-87ef-4539707f75c9\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_deeb1cdd-0475-4de4-87ef-4539707f75c9\" data-parent=\"#accordion_9e64966a-3314-42f0-9e07-e37b6de29d8d\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_9e64966a-3314-42f0-9e07-e37b6de29d8d\"><div class=\"accordion-body bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t\">\n<p><strong>Method One<\/strong>: <strong>Using your preferred browser: <\/strong>To go directly to the ctcLink log in page, enter <a href=\"http:\/\/myaccount.ctclink.us\">myaccount.ctclink.us<\/a> in the navigation bar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"541\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2026\/04\/ctcLink-Sign-On-1.png\" alt=\"ctcLink log in page from your preferred browser.\" class=\"wp-image-8544\" style=\"width:447px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2026\/04\/ctcLink-Sign-On-1.png 541w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2026\/04\/ctcLink-Sign-On-1-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2026\/04\/ctcLink-Sign-On-1-123x174.png 123w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 541px) 100vw, 541px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">From your preferred browser, you will find this log in page using Method One.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Method Two: Navigation from a mobile device: <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit Bellevue College ctcLink mobile portal (<a href=\"https:\/\/wa080.ctclink.us\/\">wa080.ctcLink.us<\/a>) then click on \u2018ctcLink Login&#8217; tile which is the upper left tile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2026\/04\/ctcLink-Mobile-Site-1.png\" alt=\"ctcLink mobile site with the ctcLink login tile highlighted.\" class=\"wp-image-8546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2026\/04\/ctcLink-Mobile-Site-1.png 663w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2026\/04\/ctcLink-Mobile-Site-1-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2026\/04\/ctcLink-Mobile-Site-1-260x142.png 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Using the alternative method for using a mobile device, click on &#8220;ctcLink Login&#8221; found in the upper left corner.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse accordion-item\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header mb-0\" id=\"heading_17da3949-a45e-4174-bc0b-0f587a0af8d4\"><button class=\"accordion-button bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse_17da3949-a45e-4174-bc0b-0f587a0af8d4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_17da3949-a45e-4174-bc0b-0f587a0af8d4\">Step Two: Select \u2018Activate Your Account\u2019<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapse_17da3949-a45e-4174-bc0b-0f587a0af8d4\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_17da3949-a45e-4174-bc0b-0f587a0af8d4\" data-parent=\"#accordion_9e64966a-3314-42f0-9e07-e37b6de29d8d\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_9e64966a-3314-42f0-9e07-e37b6de29d8d\"><div class=\"accordion-body bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide3-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"The ctcLink log in page with the &quot;activate your account&quot; link highlighted.\" class=\"wp-image-5416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide3-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide3-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide3-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide3-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>First click on &#8220;Activate Your Account&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, click OK when the redirection pop-up message displays.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse accordion-item\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header mb-0\" id=\"heading_57dda3b5-bda2-484b-9126-957dd6b05898\"><button class=\"accordion-button bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse_57dda3b5-bda2-484b-9126-957dd6b05898\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_57dda3b5-bda2-484b-9126-957dd6b05898\">Step Three: Enter Required Information<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapse_57dda3b5-bda2-484b-9126-957dd6b05898\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_57dda3b5-bda2-484b-9126-957dd6b05898\" data-parent=\"#accordion_9e64966a-3314-42f0-9e07-e37b6de29d8d\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_9e64966a-3314-42f0-9e07-e37b6de29d8d\"><div class=\"accordion-body bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"648\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2026\/04\/Activation-Page-1.png\" alt=\"Activate Your Account page with required fields.\" class=\"wp-image-8542\" style=\"width:685px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2026\/04\/Activation-Page-1.png 648w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2026\/04\/Activation-Page-1-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2026\/04\/Activation-Page-1-235x174.png 235w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter the requested information: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First Name, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last Name, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Date of Birth in MM\/DD\/YYYY format, and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select &#8220;ctcLink ID (new)&#8221; for ID Type and enter your ctcLink ID number. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-alert alert alert-danger\">\n<p>If your date of birth does not work at first, try swapping out the month for the day in your date of birth. First put the month, then day, then year. If that does work, put day, then month, then year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse accordion-item\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header mb-0\" id=\"heading_ca814001-dd1e-412f-bb51-26e7415c2980\"><button class=\"accordion-button bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse_ca814001-dd1e-412f-bb51-26e7415c2980\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_ca814001-dd1e-412f-bb51-26e7415c2980\">Forgot your ID?<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapse_ca814001-dd1e-412f-bb51-26e7415c2980\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_ca814001-dd1e-412f-bb51-26e7415c2980\" data-parent=\"#accordion_9e64966a-3314-42f0-9e07-e37b6de29d8d\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_9e64966a-3314-42f0-9e07-e37b6de29d8d\"><div class=\"accordion-body bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Retrieve your ctcLink ID<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a lookup tool or contact Student Central.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bellevuecollege.edu\/idlookup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bellevue College ID Lookup Tool (Opens in New Tab)<\/a><br>IMPORTANT: This feature requires you to log in with a BC NetID (BC email address).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.bellevuecollege.edu\/studentcentral\/id_request\/?_gl=1*1th9mt9*_gcl_au*MTcyNTYzMDE0LjE3NzU3Njc1NTQ.*_ga*ODc1OTY5MzI2LjE3NzU3Njc1NTQ.*_ga_D205WT30XL*czE3NzU3NzQ0NTUkbzIkZzEkdDE3NzU3NzczMjYkajM0JGwwJGgxODkzMzQ1ODg2JGRNUHljS1BiSXBUY05yVW9pX3g5VEJORWhkMFVabVprbVZR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request Your Bellevue College Student ID Number (Opens in New Tab)<\/a><br>IMPORTANT: This feature requires you to log in with a BC NetID (BC email address).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bellevuecollege.edu\/admissions-aid\/request-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Student Central (Opens in New Tab)<\/a><br>For students who have not created a BC NetID (BC email address), submit a request to Student Central.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse accordion-item\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header mb-0\" id=\"heading_9bf55307-2dfd-4c72-94ba-5141009b5b6a\"><button class=\"accordion-button bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse_9bf55307-2dfd-4c72-94ba-5141009b5b6a\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_9bf55307-2dfd-4c72-94ba-5141009b5b6a\">Step Four: Create ctcLink Password<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapse_9bf55307-2dfd-4c72-94ba-5141009b5b6a\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_9bf55307-2dfd-4c72-94ba-5141009b5b6a\" data-parent=\"#accordion_9e64966a-3314-42f0-9e07-e37b6de29d8d\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_9e64966a-3314-42f0-9e07-e37b6de29d8d\"><div class=\"accordion-body bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Time to Create Your ctcLink Password<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter required information and follow the instructions to create your password. Select \u2018Submit\u2019 when done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Passwords must contain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At least 8 characters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One (1) UPPERCASE letter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One (1) lowercase letter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One (1) number (0, 1, 2, 3, \u2026)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Write down your recovery email and the security question with its answer. You may need these to recover information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse accordion-item\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header mb-0\" id=\"heading_9b52953c-4e30-4885-94b0-dd7951f65e59\"><button class=\"accordion-button bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse_9b52953c-4e30-4885-94b0-dd7951f65e59\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_9b52953c-4e30-4885-94b0-dd7951f65e59\">Step Five: ctcLink Account Activated<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapse_9b52953c-4e30-4885-94b0-dd7951f65e59\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_9b52953c-4e30-4885-94b0-dd7951f65e59\" data-parent=\"#accordion_9e64966a-3314-42f0-9e07-e37b6de29d8d\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_9e64966a-3314-42f0-9e07-e37b6de29d8d\"><div class=\"accordion-body bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Write down or record this information<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Your ctcLink account is activated! Write down or record your ctcLink ID so you can remember it easier. This is your new student ID number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>: Select \u2018OK\u2019 only AFTER you write down or record your ctcLink ID.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse accordion-item\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header mb-0\" id=\"heading_bc761b50-18b3-4346-9714-d0496b71d55e\"><button class=\"accordion-button bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse_bc761b50-18b3-4346-9714-d0496b71d55e\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_bc761b50-18b3-4346-9714-d0496b71d55e\">Step Six: Select &#8216;Close&#8217;<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapse_bc761b50-18b3-4346-9714-d0496b71d55e\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_bc761b50-18b3-4346-9714-d0496b71d55e\" data-parent=\"#accordion_9e64966a-3314-42f0-9e07-e37b6de29d8d\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_9e64966a-3314-42f0-9e07-e37b6de29d8d\"><div class=\"accordion-body bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide8-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"The ctcLink account activation confirmation screen. A tip on the right suggests users to close their browser before logging into ctcLink. \" class=\"wp-image-5421\" style=\"width:757px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide8-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide8-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide8-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide8-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You activated your ctcLink account!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tip: For security purposes, close your browser before you log in to ctcLink.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper alignstandard\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2734,"featured_media":0,"parent":1231,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-5413","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5413","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2734"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5413"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5413\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8620,"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5413\/revisions\/8620"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1231"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5413"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}