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Before you are able to access your records, email, Moodle, or set up multifactor authentication, you will need to activate your StormTrac account. 


Steps to Activating your StormTrac Account


1. From the Davidson-Davie Homepage (opens in a new window), click on “Current Students” then “StormTrac Login.”


Arrow pointing to the Current Students Tab in the right hand corner of the Davidson-Davie Homepage.



"StormTrac Login" under the "Online Tools" section of the "Current Students" tab is highlighted.

2. You will be directed to enter your username followed by @davidsondavie.edu. This is also your DDCC email address.  


                Username:

  1. First letter of your first name (lowercase)

  2. Your last name (lowercase) 

  3. The last four digits of your student identification number (ID). 

    1. You can find your student ID number in your DDCC acceptance letter

                Example: 

            John Smith + ID Number 1234567+@davidsondavie.edu=jsmith4567@davidsondavie.edu


visual example of the username steps written for step two




3. Enter your temporary password and click “Sign In.”

                Temporary Password:

  1. First two letters of your last name 

    1. Capitalize the first letter 

    2. lowercase the second letter

  2. Birthday: MMDDYYYY


                Example: 

            Last Name Smith+January 8, 1980= Sm01081980


temporary password example entered into the password login screen





With your first sign in, you will be prompted to set up a multi factor authentication.

  


Setting up Multi Factor Authentication the first time with your Phone


You will be prompted to set up MFA the first time you log into your StormTrac account, email, Starfish, or Moodle.  


1. When you see the screen stating, “more information required,” you will want to set up MFA by selecting “Next.”  


screenshot of the page requiring more information for multi factor authentication to be created


You will be redirected to the Microsoft Authenticator page.  You can download the application or select a different method.  Setting up MFA with your phone is easiest.





2. When directed, you will want to select “I want to set up a different method.”  


Arrow pointing to the "I want to set up a different method" link located at the bottom of the Microsoft Authenticator set up page. 

3. Click on the dropdown menu (step 1) and select phone (step 2). 


Drop down menu is labeled as the first step and "phone" is selected for the second step to choose a different a different method of authentication.  

4. Choose to receive a text message, SMS, or phone call to verify MFA.


Two different options for using the phone for authentication is highlighted in a blue box. The options include "recieve a code" and "call me."  


5. Confirm your verification.  You should receive a verification message based on your delivery preference.  

  • If you select “receive a code,” you will receive a text message and be taken to a new screen to enter your code. 


screenshot of the program directing you to enter a code for the text message option


  • If you select “call me,” you will receive a phone call and be directed to press the pound (#) key to confirm your identity. 


screenshot of the program confirming a phone call to the number you provide




6. Once you have either entered your code or pressed the # key, you will be able to click “Next” and then “Done” on the confirmation page. You’re all set! 


Screenshot of the program confirming a phone call to the number you provided with a green, checked circle. The blue "Next" in the bottom righthand corner is highlighted with a dark blue box.  

Screenshot of the success page for setting up multi-factor authentication. The blue box "Done" is highlighted with a dark blue box.



After you complete your MFA setup, you will be prompted to change your temporary password.  If you would like help changing your password, you can read the Changing Your Password Tutorial.