Assigning and Managing Alternates
Assigning an Alternate
- Login to Recon@UVa.
- Click on the "Alternates" tab on the menu bar.
- Click on the "Add Alternate" button. (Please note that your alternate must have appropriate knowledge and authority.)
- Enter their Computing ID and then click "Lookup Information."
- Verify the name presented is who you want to assign and click "Manage Alternate."
- 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)
- Click on the "Alternates" tab on the menu bar.
- Click "Select" next to the individual you wish to assign project(s).
- 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)
- Click on the "Alternates" tab on the menu bar.
- Click "Select" next to the individual for which you wish to edit assigned project(s).
- 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.