County User Accounts

​County employees, along with contractors, business partners and other support staff, are assigned a Dakota County user ID, password and email address to securely access the county's network. To get the most out of your county user account, please follow the instructions on this site.

County uses multifactor authentication

While users should always create strong passwords to their accounts, passwords alone aren’t enough protection. Multifactor authentication adds an extra layer of security because it requires a different MFA code each time you log in — a code that only you receive. This makes it more difficult for someone to access your account if your password is ever stolen.

Changing County Password while in the Office
Changing County Password while Teleworking​
Resetting Your County User Account Password
Password Rules & Guidel​ines
Enrolling in Multifactor Authentication
Re-setup of Multifactor Authentication with New Smartphone
Unlocking Your County User Account

Updating county account passwords

Once you've updated your password for your county user account, you will need to update settings on any enrolled mobile devices and some applications:

Updating County Account Password on your Mobile Device
Updating County Account Password in OneDrive
Updating County Account Password in OneNote
Updating County Account Password in Zoom Calendar
Updating County Account Password in Skype on Home Computer
Updating County Account Password in Skype on Mobile Devices
Updating County Account Password on AudioCodes Phone

If you encounter problems connecting to the Dakota County VPN or have any related questions, contact the IT Help Desk at helpdesk@co.dakota.mn.us or 651-438-4346.