What is changing? Williams is now using Okta to manage your Williams identity and credentials. Initially, Okta will be used to manage password changes and assist with a forgotten password. Over the coming months we will continue to add applications to your Okta dashboard. The dashboard will give you… Continue reading »
Williams is now using Okta to manage your Williams identity and credentials. After first logging into Okta you will see your Dashboard. The Okta dashboard will give you easy access to Williams Apps, cloud services and websites that use your Williams credentials. At first the dashboard may only contain links… Continue reading »
WHAT’S THE PROBLEM WITH MY CURRENT PASSWORD SYSTEM (OR LACK OF ONE)? Passwords are the most ubiquitous form of authentication on the internet today. You probably know that you should have a strong, unique password for every online account you have. The problem How do you come up with a… Continue reading »
Microsoft Office 365 for all Student, Faculty and Staff “personal” computers: Williams College provides Microsoft Office 365 for use to all enrolled students and employees at Williams. Besides the online versions of the office 365 apps Microsoft allows for downloads of the latest office suite of… Continue reading »
For Staff Departures Accounts for staff employees leaving Williams will stop working at the end of the last work day. Access to files & services including Williams email, file services (F & G drives), HR/Financials/Student systems, Google Calendar, Google Drive and other accounts on the Williams… Continue reading »
Have you found it hard to create a good, strong password that you can remember? Creating a complex and easily remembered password can be a challenge, but these tips can help you. Check out the dos and don’ts below. Dos Use at least 12 characters with… Continue reading »
Wireless Access Wireless access for guests is available to all, see our Guest Wireless network access page for instructions. Short Term Guest Accounts Temporary guest accounts are available for request by Williams faculty and staff. These accounts can be assigned to campus visitors, guest lecturers, contractors or… Continue reading »
Use this link for information about logging in to the Student Records System. Continue reading »
Use this link for information about logging in to the Student Records System as faculty. Continue reading »
Detailed directions about Core Administrative System accounts may be found at the Human Resources Self-Service page… Continue reading »
Williams College provides guest Wi-Fi access. This fast and robust network access is provided for visitors and patrons while on campus. Use implies agreement with all terms and conditions of appropriate behavior of our Acceptable Use Policy. To connect to our guest Wi-Fi first join the… Continue reading »
What happens to my Email and Documents?: Faculty Accounts are disabled three months after leaving the college. Forwarding and auto-reply are disabled one year after leaving. See Automatically forward emails to another account for instructions on how to forward Williams email. Staff Accounts… Continue reading »
If you go to google.com or email.williams.edu you may find that you are already logged in to a personal gmail account. You can either log out of the personal account and then into the Williams account, or you can simply log in to the Williams account and have both accounts… Continue reading »
Services that use your Williams Network Account Username & Password Some logins use your email address (e.g. [email protected], [email protected]) while some just use the username (xyz5 or xsmith) These services all utilize your normal email password Email or Google login: [email protected] Eduroam wireless network: [email protected] Your PC computer: username Printing… Continue reading »
Mac OSX Open the System Preferences (under the Apple menu) Choose “Accounts” Select your account and choose “edit” Click the “Change Password” button… Continue reading »
Recommended Brands for student computers OIT recommends Apple and Dell computers for their reliability and configurations. Dell has service technicians in the area who make service calls to the college for computers requiring warranty repair. Williams College is committed to supporting both PCs and Macs. Academic departments and our… Continue reading »
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