Setting Up Your Mailbox for the First Time

The following instructions assume that a mailbox and temporary password have already been set up for you. If not, please contact UW Technology Service Center at 206.221.5000.

To set up your mailbox for the first time:

Access the UW Voice Mail System using your temporary password.
Follow the prompts to create a new password, and then to record your name and greeting.
Listen as the system plays the abbreviated Main Menu.
Change your prompt level to either:
1. Rapid Prompting (suggested for most users):
2. 1. At the Main Menu, press [4][2][3][3].
  2. Listen for confirmation.
  3. Press [*] to return to the Main Menu.
  or
3. Extended Prompting:
4. 1. At the Main Menu, press [4][2][3][2].
  2. Listen for confirmation.
  3. Press [*] to return to the Main Menu.
Press [*] again to exit the Voice Mail System.

To learn more about your Voice Mail options, refer to the Voice Mail Flow Chart.