LibAnswers: Library orientation

Library Login Credentials

What credentials should I use in order to logon to my UWC library account, or to sign into EZproxy when trying to access online journals from off campus.

New Students

1^st time and First Year UWC students, including students who have been assigned new student numbers when registering for the 2021 academic year.

  Username: student number e.g. 4112117

  Password (Should contain the prefix !St followed by your ID, or passport number if you’re an international student)

Returning Students

  Username: student number e.g. 4112117

  Password (ID number or passport number for international students)

Staff

  Username: initial and surname e.g. jjones

  Password (the network password that you’ve been using)

Changing your Password

If your password doesn’t work or if you need to change it for whatever reason. You can do so at the following website.

https://mypassword.uwc.ac.za

Problems changing your Password

If you experience problems resetting your password, you can contact the ICS service desk via email at servicedesk@uwc.ac.za (telephone number: 959 2000). Request that the call centre agent assist you in resetting your network password.

NB: Changing your password will change your password for all of the following accounts that you may use; iKamva.uwc.ac.za, uKwazi library account, EZproxy, VPN, Intranet