How do I create a mySD account?

If you are not sure if you have a mySD account, follow the “What if I am not sure I already have a mySD account?” steps to check. If you don't already have a mySD account, follow the steps below to create one:

1. Click on the log in using mySD logo.
2. Enter the email you would like to use for a mySD account and click Continue.
3. Click on Sign up now to create a new mySD account.
4. Click Send verification code. The verification code is only valid for 20 minutes, after which a new verification code will need to be sent.
5. Do not leave the verification page or the code will not work. If checking your email from a browser, open a new browser or tab and navigate to the inbox of the email address you provided and locate the verification code that was sent from donotreply@state.sd.us.
6. Enter the verification code on the mySD verification code screen and click Verify Code.
7. Once the code had been verified, click Continue.
   
   1. If you are prompted that the email id already exists, you will need to enter the password for your account or reset your password.
8. Upon successful email verification, you will then be prompted to enter profile information.
   
   1. Create a new password and re-enter it to confirm.
      
      • Password must be between 8-64 characters and include three of the following:
        
        • Lower case letter
        • Upper case letter
        • Number
        • Symbol
   2. Enter your first and last name in the corresponding fields.
   3. You will then be prompted to enter your address information. Complete the fields and click Continue .
9. You will be prompted to enter your Phone Number for verification, then click Send Code to verify through text or Call Me to verify through a phone call.
10. Enter the verification code that was sent to you through text or call and click Verify Code.