MyGadsdenState

The Alabama Community College System uses a customizable dashboard to access all online services. This innovative platform provides streamlined access to essential student services such as registration, financial aid, and payments. The dashboard enhances service integration across all schools within the Alabama Community College System. To access the platform, please click the button below and carefully follow the provided instructions.

Steps to Activate and Use Your Alabama.edu Account

Activate Your Account

Before accessing your new dashboard, you must activate your account and set a password. You should have received an email from noreply@rapididentity.com with the subject "Activate Your Alabama.edu Account." This email contains your claim code and instructions on how to use it along with your A# to complete the activation process.

If you did not receive this email, please submit a helpdesk ticket using the link below.

Use Your Alabama.edu Account

To activate and use your Alabama.edu account, you will need your A# (student/employee ID number). The account username format is provided below.

Username: A#@alabama.edu

Accessing the new MyGadsdenState Dashboard is simple. Log in with your Alabama.edu account and password using the link below. All students and employees will receive a new account, which will be used to access Self-Service Banner and Canvas.

Multifactor Authentication

To enhance the security of your account, multifactor authentication (MFA) setup is required. Upon your first online login, you will be prompted to configure MFA using the Microsoft Authenticator app. Please click the link below for a comprehensive guide on setting up multifactor authentication.

Password Reset

If you need to change your password after activating your Alabama.edu account, click the link below, enter your account username, and click "Go." On the following screen, select "Forgot Password?"