Western Illinois University - University Technology - User Support - Web Accounts

Web Accounts

Requesting a Web Account

  • A campus department or organization can request a web account and associated email address by completing a form available at the link below. Note that your ECom user ID and password will be needed to access this secure site.
  • Request or change a web account

Web Alias

A website can have more than one web address (URL) associated with it through the use of a web alias which functions as a shortcut to your website.

Advantages of Web Aliases

  • Shorter than actual web address so it is easier to remember.
  • Because it is shorter, the web alias works well in marketing material such as brochures.
  • An alias can be a more descriptive web address.
  • If the real web address changes, the alias can be redirected to the new account. A web alias address is included in promotional materials, there will be no chance visitors will find an outdated web site.

Example

A campus organization, the Rocky Jazz Club, has created a web site. The current web address is www.wiu.edu/users/rjc. The organization requests the alias www.wiu.edu/RockyJazz. Not only is the alias shorter, but it is also more descriptive. A site visitor can use either web address to access the web site.

Web Alias Request

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Alias Request