WolfWise Setup

Any faculty or staff member may request a WolfWise account by filling out the Request a WolfWise account form. Depending on how you want to use WolfWise, you may or may not need software. Follow these links for details:

• Account
• Password
• Download Software

Account

Getting a WolfWise account

You may request a WolfWise account by filling out the Request a WolfWise account form..

WolfWise account name

This will be your Unity ID.

WolfWise password

Your WolfWise password will be synchronized with your Unity account password.

Storage space

Under the current plans for WolfWise, you will receive a default amount of disk space in live email storage with the option of purchasing more. We are currently investigating various options for the default quota and will publish a definite amount once the decision has been made. You will also have the option to archive mail using M+ Archive at no additional charge. All accounts will have an “archive now” folder which allows the customer to move email to their archive space. Lastly, email can be moved to local or departmental specific space, if such space is provided by the local IT group. Overall e-mail retention policies for the University are under evaluation and may significantly impact the archiving strategy outlined above.  

Concurrent logins

If needed, you can be logged in to WolfWise using a locally installed version and the Web version simultaneously.

Password

When you receive your WolfWise account, your password will be set to your Unity account password. If you receive a generic account, you will receive a default WolfWise password with it.

Password change

For reqular accounts, you should change your password by using the Unity Password Change page.

For generic accounts, as soon as you receive the default WolfWise password, be sure to change it. If you haven't yet downloaded the WolfWise software, you may change your password with the Web version as follows.

1. Go to http://gwweb.ncsu.edu/
2. Enter your Unity ID as your username.
3. Enter your default WolfWise password.
4. Click Login.
5. In the upper right of the WolfWise window, click Options.
6. Click the Password tab.
7. Type in your old (default) password and your new password.
8. Type your new password again in the Confirm box.
9. Click Save.
10. In the upper right of the WolfWise window, click Logout.

Software

WolfWise Clients

• CAMPUS COMPUTER: To install and use WolfWise on your campus computer, you will need:
  • Up-to-date University-approved antivirus software, available as a free download from NC State Antivirus Resources.
  • WolfWise software for your specific operating system
    • Windows (client updated on 02-26-09)
    • Windows for Vista 64 bit
    • Intel Mac (client updated on 02-26-09)
    • PowerPC (G4 & G5) Mac (client updated on 02-26-09)
    • Linux (client updated on 02-26-09)
• HOME COMPUTER: To install and use WolfWise on your home computer, you will need:
  • Antivirus and WolfWise software as specified above
  • A broadband Internet connection
    
• WEB ACCESS: To use WolfWise on the Web, go to WolfWise WebAccess and log in. You need no software except a Web browser. However, you will not be able to use some WolfWise functions and features with the Web version

GroupWise Instant Messenger

GWIM is available for download and use at https://gwim.ncsu.edu:8300/ for anyone who was on the original GroupWise system. For new or migrated WolfWise users this additional functionality will be available by July 31, 2009.