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Assigning and Managing Alternates

Assigning an Alternate

  1. Login to Recon@UVa.
  2. Click on the "Alternates" tab on the menu bar.
  3. Click on the "Add Alternate" button. (Please note that your alternate must have appropriate knowledge and authority.)
  4. Enter their Computing ID and then click "Lookup Information."
  5. Verify the name presented is who you want to assign and click "Manage Alternate."
  6. Follow the Managing Alternate process below starting on Step 3 of Assigning Project(s) or Editing Assigned Project(s).

Managing an Alternate: Assigning Project(s)

  1. Click on the "Alternates" tab on the menu bar.
  2. Click "Select" next to the individual you wish to assign project(s).
  3. Assign project(s) using one of these two methods:
    • Assign all of your projects to this Alternate.
      • Enter an expiration date (recommended for only one year to make sure it is reviewed annually) and a role.
      • Click "Add All-->". You should now see the assigned projects on the right side of the screen.
    • Assign your projects individually.
      • Locate the project you wish to add the Alternate for and click "Edit."
      • Choose a Role and an Expiration Date (recommended for only one year to make sure it is reviewed annually).
      • Click "Add." You should now see the assigned project on the right side of the screen.

Managing an Alternate: Editing Assigned Project(s)

  1. Click on the "Alternates" tab on the menu bar.
  2. Click "Select" next to the individual for which you wish to edit assigned project(s).
  3. You now have the following options:
    • Edit: Choose this option to alter the expiration date for the Alternate. Choose the correct date and select "Update" or "Cancel" if you made an error.
    • Delete: Choose this option to remove the Alternates' access to that project. A pop-up box will confirm your request.
    • Delete All: Choose this option to remove the Alternates' access to all assigned projects. This will happen immediately without a pop-up box confirming your request.

Please review the Alternates section on our FAQ page for more information.