Create a Guest Account (MCC Visitors)

Instructions for MCC faculty and staff to create a temporary guest account for visitors using the myMCC portal.

Problem Summary

[Users need to create a temporary guest account for MCC visitors to logon to college computers.

Environment

• myMCC portal
• MCC faculty and staff creating guest access
• Guest users (temporary access)

Issue

A faculty or staff member needs to generate login credentials for a guest but may not know where to do this in the system.

Resolution

1. Log in to myMCC at:
   https://mymcc.monroecc.edu

2. Click on the Technology tile.

3. Select the Technology Links tile.
4. In the Technology Links page, click Guest Account.
   • You may be prompted to enter your credentials again.
5. Select the appropriate guest type: 'Student Guest' or 'Faculty/Staff Guest'
6. Enter a brief description in the “Purpose of request” field.

7. Click Submit.

8. The system will display:

   • Guest username
   • Guest password

Expected Result

A guest account is successfully created, and login credentials are displayed.
The guest password is valid for the current day.

Cause

(Not applicable — this is a standard request process.)

Additional Information

• Guest accounts are temporary and expire after the day of creation.
• Ensure the correct guest type is selected to match the user’s needs.
• Credentials may be shared securely with the guest user.

For further support, please reach out to Employee Technical Support, Monday through Friday, 8:45am to 4:45pm, at (585) 292-TECH (8324).

Keywords

guest account, guest login, visitor access, mymcc, temporary account, MCC guest access