History of Psychology Tutorial: Creating a UMW Blogs Account

In preparation for the technology session in History of Psychology on 10/5, each students needs to set up an account on UMW blogs beforehand. If you already have an account, you just need to make sure you know your login id and password.

Creating a UMW Blogs Account

 * 1) Go go http://www.umwblogs.org, and click on the link to "Create a new account" located in the upper-right hand box.
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 * 1) On the page that appears, fill out the username (you can pick whatever you like) and email address (this MUST be your UMW email address). Also, make sure you agree to the TOS and choose "Just a username, please." When you're done, click "Next."
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 * 1) A confirmation screen will appear informing you that an email has been sent to your address. You will need to check your email and follow the included instructions to complete the process. IMPORTANT NOTE: Frequently, these emails end up in the junk/spam folder of the student email system. PLEASE CHECK JUNK/SPAM FOLDER IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE YOUR EMAIL IN 30 MINUTES.

Please come to class on 10/5 knowing your username and password!!

Resetting Your Password
If you have an account on UMW Blogs, but do not remember your password. Please follow these steps:


 * 1) Go to the UMW Blogs Home Page.
 * 2) In the login box in the upper-right hand corner, click 'Lost Your Password?
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 * 1) In the box that appears, enter your username or email address. Click Get New Password.
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 * 1) UMW Blogs will generate an email with instructions on how to complete the process of obtaining a new password.

NOTE: Frequently, these emails end up in the spam folder of the student email system. PLEASE CHECK THIS SPOT IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE YOUR EMAIL IN 30 MINUTES.

When you have your password reset, return to the topic "Adding a Blog to an Existing Account.

Make sure you know your username, your password (you will have this once you complete the confirmation process), and your site's URL when you come to class on Monday!!