Article: vtkb2886.htm
Difficulty: Easy
Time to Complete (minutes): 5
Last Updated: Mar 20, 2008


Question:

How do I change the e-mail address shown in my personal information in VT People Search?

Answer:

  1. Log on to My VT (http://my.vt.edu/) using your PID and password.

    Notes:
    • If you want to be warned when you are being logged on to another Virginia Tech service automatically, place a check in the "Warn Me Before Logging On to Other Virginia Tech Websites" check box. You must place a check in this check box each time you log on to My VT.
    • If you have forgotten your password, call 4Help at (540) 231-4357.

  2. Select the Personal Info tab.
  3. Under Contact Info, click the Manage Your Profile link.
  4. Beside E-mail and Forwarding, click the Edit link.
  5. Select the address you want to display in VT People Search.

    Note: You may add an e-mail alias to use for your preferred address. For instructions, see Adding and Removing E-Mail Aliases (http://answers.vt.edu/ask4help/acctpassword/vtkb204.htm).

  6. Click the Set Preferred Address button.
  7. Click the Log Off button.
  8. For increased security, close your browser.