How to Set up your MyCOD Email

• Step 1

  From the College of the Desert homepage, click on "MyCOD"

  

• Step 2

  Click on the "MyCOD Email" direct link at the bottom of the page

  

• Step 3

  Enter your username with “@mycod.us” at the end. Click on “Next” to continue

  

• Step 4

  Enter your password then click on “Sign In” to continue

  

• Step 5

  You will receive this message asking for more information. Click on “Next” to continue

  

• Step 6

  You will need to set up a minimum of two recovery methods.

  • Click on “Set it up now” for the methods you would like to choose.

    

  • To set up security questions, choose five different questions and type out the answers.
    Click on “Save Answers” when complete.

    

  • To set up a phone number, type out the entire phone number and select “Text Me” or “Call Me”.
    You will receive a verification code.
    Enter the verification code in the textbox below and click on “Verify” to continue.

    

  • Click on “Finish” once two recovery methods have been completed.

    

• Step 7

  Click on the "Outlook" link on the left hand side of the page

  

• Step 8

  Click on the tools icon to change your settings. Click on “View all Outlook settings” to change the language

  

• Step 9

  Select your preferred language from the Drop-down menu then click on "Save"

  

• Step 10

  To begin writing a new email, click on “New Message”

  

• Step 11

  To email the Noncredit Programs office, type “abepd@collegeofthedesert.edu” in the “To” section. Make sure to include your name, student ID number, and your question or request. Click on “Send” button to send message.