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Getting Connected Digital Tour

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Your Heriot-Watt username/email and password gives you access a wide range of IT systems, software and library resources. Use this Getting Connected Digital Tour to get set up for services such as:

  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) - an additional layer of security you need to access HWU systems and resources.
  • myHWU - your online staff and student portal.
  • Canvas - the online learning environment at HWU.
  • Microsoft 365 - free access to Microsoft products, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Eduroam (WiFi) - free, secure, world-wide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community.

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