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1.Scroll down the web page until you see the School Alerts icon. 2.Move your mouse over the icon. 2 buttons will appear. 3.Click “More Info” More Info 2SCBOE Technology Dept. - Nov. 2008

This page explains Alerts.com Click the “Get started now! “ button 3SCBOE Technology Dept. - Nov. 2008

Find your school. When your school is found, Click the “Register” button. 4SCBOE Technology Dept. - Nov. 2008

1.Confirm the school information and select your role. 2.Select a Language.* 3.Specify how you want the alert delivered. 4.Fill in User’s information. Do not enter cell phone information. 5.Click “Sign Up” button. *Foreign languages not currently available, but set your preference now. 6. Go to your account and get your Alerts.com validation code Read Terms of Use and select Central Time Zone. 5SCBOE Technology Dept. - Nov

Setting up Your Alerts Account Log in using your address and password. 6SCBOE Technology Dept. - Nov If you are not taken directly into your account (see next slide), then return to the home page and sign in.

Your Account My Alerts Tab You can edit your current alerts and change your alerts from “immediate” delivery to “scheduled” delivery. 7SCBOE Technology Dept. - Nov. 2008

My Info Tab Please add your name, so that the school can determine who has signed up. They will not be able to tell from your address alone. This area also allows you to schedule message delivery times and deactivate an account. 8SCBOE Technology Dept. - Nov. 2008

Message Delivery Tab Allows you to add or remove methods of delivery for all your alerts. To receive Phone Alerts in addition to s, you must set up each phone number (see next slide). 9SCBOE Technology Dept. - Nov. 2008

“Validating” Your Phone Number(s) Alerts.com requires every phone number entered to be validated so that someone else doesn’t put your phone number in by mistake. This process involves: 1.Entering the phone number for each phone 2.Receiving a phone call from Alerts.com on that phone and listening for the 4-digit authentication code* 3.Returning to the website and entering the 4-digit code and Save Changes. *The message may tell you that you can just press 1, but write down the 4- digit code in case this does not work correctly. 10SCBOE Technology Dept. - Nov. 2008

Text Message Set Up 1.Enter your Cell Phone number and the Carrier 2.Click “Save Changes” 3.A text message will be sent to your cell phone. 4.Follow instructions in text message (or) Enter code received in text message and validate 5.To reset click the Resend Verification Link. Cell Phone Set Up 1.Enter your Cell Phone number and carrier 2.Click “Save Changes” 3.A call will be placed to your phone 4.Press “1” when prompted (or) listen for code, and enter it here and validate 5.Log out then log back in to verify validation has been authenticated. If not, enter the 4 digit code and click the Validate Code button. Phone Set Up 1.Enter your phone number (no extensions allowed) 2.Click “Save Changes” 3.A call will be placed to your phone 4.Press “1” when prompted (or) listen for code, enter it here and validate 5.Log out then log back in to verify validation has been authenticated. If not, enter the 4 digit code and click the Validate Code button. Text MessageCell PhoneHome and Office Phones 11 Setting up Phone Numbers SCBOE Technology Dept. - Nov. 2008