Respond to an Onware Invitation
To collaborate on a project on Onware, you will be sent an invitation via E-mail. The invitation includes a link to accept the invitation and finalize your user account.
Tip: If you cannot locate an Onware invitation in your E-mail inbox, check you junk/spam folder.
Note: Invitations must be completed by the person that received the invitation and cannot be forwarded to another user.
To complete the Onware invitation:
Tip: Please make sure to clear your browser’s cache and close all your browser windows before completing the invitation.
- Open your Invitation to access Onware E-mail.
- Select the Click here to access your Onware account link.
Note: If you receive an Invitation Not Found error, a more recent invitation may have been sent. Please check your E-mail for a more recent version of the invitation or contact Onware Client Services.
The Onware Login page displays.
Tip: If you use Microsoft or Google to sign into your work computer or E-mail, it is highly recommended to choose this sign-in method.
Note: Choose an Existing Account option if you are signing in with your Microsoft or Google accounts, and/or have previously accepted an invitation to Onware and have access to multiple Onware sites or user accounts.
- To sign-in, choose one of the following methods:
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Microsoft
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Google
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Onware
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To sign-in with an existing account: |
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Choose one of the following methods: |
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Enter your E-mail address. | |||
Enter your password. | |||
Click Sign in or Next, depending on the login method chosen. | |||
Complete any additional steps as requested by Microsoft or Google. Note: Additional verification may be required and is dependent on the method's security settings. |
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The Edit your profile page displays. Enter or confirm your Given Name and Surname. |
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Click . | |||
Upon login, if you have access to multiple Onware sites or user accounts, Onware will display a list of available options.
Selecting an option will display your Home page. |
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If you do not have an existing account, click Sign up now to create an account.
Note: Sign up now will create a new Onware log in account and will not be associated with an Existing Microsoft, Google or Onware account.
The Sign Up page displays.
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Enter your E-mail Address.
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Click .
A confirmation message appears:"Verification code has been sent to your inbox. Please copy it to the input box below."
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Locate the Verification code E-mail sent to your E-mail address.
Note: Verification Code E-mails are sent immediately and are sent from "Microsoft on behalf of Onware Inc.".
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Paste the verification code into the verification code field and select .
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If verification code is valid, a confirmation message "E-mail address verified. You can now continue." will display.
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If verification code has expired, "That code is expired. Please request a new code." message will display. Select to have a new Verification code E-mail sent.
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Complete the following information on the Sign-up page:
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Enter a Password.
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Re-type the password in the Confirm the new password field.
Note:Your password must be a minimum of eight characters and include one letter, one number, and one symbol character. Enter your Display name (e.g. Bob Smith).
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Enter your Display name (e.g. Bob Smith).
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Enter your Given Name.
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Enter your Surname.
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Click .
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Upon login, if you have access to multiple Onware sites or user accounts, Onware will display a list of available options.
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Select an option to display your Home page.
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Once you're logged in, you can view your action items, preferences, and more. For more information, see General Navigation.