UWF ArgoNet Accounts

ArgoNet accounts provide access to UWF online services including MyUWF, email, eLearning, eDesktop virtual lab, computer labs, wireless, and much more. All current UWF students, faculty, and staff receive an ArgoNet username and password.

When Do I Get an ArgoNet Account?

Freshmen (less than 30 credit hours): All new freshmen (less than 30 credit hours) are required to attend a New Student Orientation session where they will activate their ArgoNet accounts.

Transfer Students (30 or more credit hours): Your ArgoNet account will be created automatically one business day after you register for classes via LightHouse.

Faculty and staff employees paid by UWF: Your ArgoNet account will be created automatically one business day after you have been completely processed through the payroll system in Human Resources.

University Affiliates Not Paid by UWF: (e.g., University of Florida, PSC, Capstone, Chartwells) Departmental staff preparing for the arrival of a new affiliate may request the creation of an ArgoNet account in advance of the first day of work. Workstation managers or other authorized personnel can initiate an account creation via the IT Request Forms in MyUWF. Select ArgoNet Account Request, then Account Request for NOT Paid by UWF.

Student Staff: Staff accounts will not be created for student staff who already possess an active student account. Exceptions to this rule can be made if the employee becomes an instructor of record for a credit course, is hired as a permanent employee with benefits, or if the student account is scheduled for deletion in the near future. As necessary, ITS can accommodate the user’s needs without creating a staff account. For example, the email inbox size can be increased or additional permissions in MyUWF can be added.

Other: ArgoNet accounts are typically for UWF students, faculty, and staff; however, specific arrangements such as guest accounts for email access may be provided under special usage agreements. If you have a question about such services, please contact the ITS Help Desk.

Activating Your Account

1. Go to MyUWF (my.uwf.edu).
2. In the Home Items list, click Activate Your Account - New to UWF.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

You can change your password from My Account in MyUWF.

Note: When you activate your account you must agree to an acceptable use policy. If the systems administrator suspects that you may have violated the usage agreement, he or she will change your password and suspend your account pending an appointment to discuss the matter. If your account is suspended, you will be informed that your account is disabled when you access the MyUWF web portal. For more details on your rights and responsibilities, see the Computer Usage Agreement and Student Communication Policy.

When You Leave UWF

Your account will automatically be deleted after two semesters of non-enrollment (students) or upon termination of employment (faculty/staff). Please refer to the ArgoNet Policies and Procedures for more details on the handling of your account.

Department Accounts

Department accounts include email, web and file storage space, but not other ArgoNet privileges.

Departments may also request special accounts for their OPS student staff to distinguish those students’ work-related use of ArgoNet from their education-related use.

More information:

• Requesting and managing departmental accounts
• Department & Organization Drives (O:)

Student Organization Accounts

Student organization accounts include email, web and file storage space, but not other ArgoNet privileges. ArgoNet accounts are created only for student groups officially registered with the Office of Student Activities. Registration requests must be initiated by the student organization’s president or designee.

Guest Accounts

UWF engages in a wide variety of service programs and collaborations with other educational institutions and private organizations. Specific arrangements, such as guest accounts for electronic mail or eLearning, may be provided under special usage agreements. Contact the ITS Help Desk for more information.