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Your Discovery IT Account
Discovery IT accounts are created for WID, Morgridge, and WARF members to access IT resources hosted within the Discovery Building.
Getting Started
1) Access Documentation
- KnowledgeBase (https://kb.wisc.edu/discovery/): DiscoverIT-managed resource for Help Desk, Networking, Printing, Computing, etc.
- Organization-specific intranets are available from the Discovery Network.
- WID: WIDkipedia (https://widkipedia.wid.wisc.edu/)
- Morgridge: Helix (https://helix.morgridge.org/)
2) Change Your Password
Access the Discovery Network from within the Discovery Building or the VPN associated with your organization:
- WID: (https://kb.wisc.edu/discovery/108059)
- Morgridge: (https://kb.wisc.edu/discovery/65647)
Once on the network, change your password to something memorable. Passwords must be at least 12 characters. Instructions are available at https://kb.wisc.edu/discovery/112995.
Note: Passwords must be changed within 2 weeks of obtaining your Discovery IT Account. While you’re editing your password, double-check the information associated with your account. Contact DiscoverIT if you need anything changed.
3) Access Resources
- WID:
- WID Data Storage (https://widkipedia.wid.wisc.edu/faq-items/how-do-i-access-wid-data-storage/): Every WIDite has a minimal amount of Home Directory. Most research data is stored on the DataVault or in Lab-Specific locations.
- Morgridge:
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- Email: Access your Morgridge email either through Webmail (https://outlook.com) or by adding your Morgridge email to your client (https://kb.wisc.edu/discovery/search.php?q=&cat=12255).
- If you have not yet activated your UW NetID, follow the UW directions at: https://kb.wisc.edu/page.php?id=1140. Contact HR if you do not know your Campus ID number.
Discovery Building Resources
- DiscoverIT and Help Desk: Available via service@discovery.wisc.edu, in room B1231 in the Discovery Building, or at 608-316-4911.
- Backups: Data stored on Network drives are backed up nightly. Laptops, desktops, and local drives are NOT backed up.
- Equipment: DiscoverIT manages all servers within the datacenter as well as the network and printers throughout the building. They also manage WID and Morgridge loaner laptops.
- Software: Equipment maintained by DiscoverIT including loaner laptops and managed desktops can include a suite of software available from campus or purchased licenses. Contact DiscoverIT for details of additional software you may need.