Directions for Setting up Directory ID & Password

To set up the Directory ID and password for the first time please visit the Division of Information Technology's Activate Your Directory ID and Account Service website.

You will need to verify your identity by filling out the form using either:

To change the identity type, please use the drop-down as shown below:


Remember your Directory ID and password. The Directory ID and password will be used to access Testudo, Canvas, MyUM, vSMith, and more.

All UMD students must use multi-factor authentication to log into all university resources that use the Central Authentication System (CAS).