Activate your USC NetID

Your USC NetID gives you access to online resources and tools. Follow the steps below to get started.

  1. Find your USC NetID
  2. Set secondary email address
  3. Create new password
Help me find it Your 10-digit ID number is shown on your USCard or admission paperwork. If you don't have a USCard, please visit the USCard office to get your card.
Numbers only, please!
Must be 10 digits long!
Why we're asking We need to confirm that your 10‑digit ID number matches the birthdate we have on file for you. This prevents someone else from guessing your 10‑digit ID and using it to create an account in your name.
Please check this again!
Are you sure about the century?
A bit young for college, aren't you?
So you haven't been born yet?
Sorry, there was a problem submitting your request. Please try again, or if the problem continues, contact ITS Customer Support by calling 213‑740‑5555.
Trying to activate an org account ?

You have access to more than one USC NetID. Please choose from the list below to proceed.

Sorry, there was a problem submitting your request. Please try again, or if the problem continues, contact ITS Customer Support by calling 213‑740‑5555.

Your USC NetID is: .

Please enter a secondary email address that you can access in case you forget your USC NetID password. We'll send you a confirmation code there.

Sorry, there was a problem submitting your request. Please try again, or if the problem continues, contact ITS Customer Support by calling 213‑740‑5555.

You should receive an email from ITS Customer Service Center <consult@usc.edu> within the next few minutes.

When you receive that message, copy the confirmation code and paste it below, then set up your new password.

Send again We've just sent you another message containing a confirmation code. If you still don't see it, check your junk or spam folder, or call ITS Customer Support at 213‑740‑5555.
Password tips USC passwords must be between 16-64 characters and may include spaces, punctuation, and other symbols. To increase security, we suggest using a longer phrase that might include numbers and misspelled words. More password tips
Passwords must be between 16 to 64 characters long and should not start or end with space.
Password fields must match!