​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​RapidIdentity Pictograph Authentication is a two-factor authentication that verifies your identity and protects y​our personal ​​information and academic records when signing into Dallas College system​​s.

How is it different from M​​ulti-Factor ​Authentication (M​F​​A)?​​​​​​​​

It is a user-friendly authentication that does not require a cellphone.​ After ​​signing in with a new login ID a​​nd password, instea​d of receiving a verification code sent to your cellphone to input, you sel​​​​ect three pr​​eset images (pictographs) as an additional layer of security.

After you successfully set up the pictograph authentication, you will only need your high school email addre​ss to receive the authentication code whenever you need to set up or reset your password.

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​​​​​Screenshot of RapidIdentity pictograph login screen 

Get Started with your Pictograph​​ Authen​tication​​​

There are two parts in the Pictograph Authentication setup process. It is necessary to follow the steps in this order to successfully complete setu​p.

Part 1

Receive the "Welcome to Dallas College and RapidIdentity" email and claim your account.

Part 2

Select three pictographs and log into my.DallasCollege.edu.

 

Get Help​

If you run into any issues with setting up the pictograph authentication feature, please review our Frequently Asked Questions or contact Dual Credit Technical Support.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

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