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Pictograph Authentication (RapidID)

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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)?​​​​​​​​

Student with curly hair using a laptop at a table in a library-like setting 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.

 

Already have an account? Sign in to RapidID now.

RapidID Login Page

Dallas College RapidIdentity login screen with pictograph authentication grid.

Get Started with your Pictograph Authentication

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

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.

Need Help?​

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

 

Help Request Form

Frequently Asked Questions​

  • How do I change my password in RapidID?
  • Read FAQs

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Updated September 13, 2025