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Independent Distance Learners (IDLs): IT Essentials

A guide to Information Services support for HWU IDLs

Heriot Watt Username and Password

I do not know or have forgotten my username/password:

If you do not know your username/password, please contact:

If you have forgotten your password, but know your email address, then you can reset it here :

Other IT Essentials

Getting Connected Digital Tour

As a Heriot-Watt University student or member of staff, you will have access to a wide range of IT systems and software.

This digital tour will guide you through the steps you'll need to take to get connected on your device and ready to start your studies or working with us. This tour covers getting logged-in with your HW username (including MFA and how to reset your password), Office365 (ncluding Email) and  getting connected to WiFi (EduRoam), if you are working on-campus.

IT Essentials

Email

Software

File Storage

WiFi

Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

Passwords and Authentication

Portal (MyHWU)

Staff

Printing, photocopying and scanning

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