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Application Launcher

The WakeID Portal is divided into three sections: header bar, app launcher, and favorites bar.

Add an Icon from the App Library

  1. Go to https://wakeid.wcpss.net.
  2. Click the + in the header bar.

  3. Search for the the application and click add under the icon.

App Libraries

App Library Name Description Staff Students
Staff Apps District applications for staff
(business and instructional)
Student Apps District instructional tools for students
WCPSS School Websites Links to school websites

Important: Adding an app from a library does not mean you have an active account for that application. Many apps purchased by schools are rostered by Technology Services. Ask the technical support at your school/department to see if you are suppose to have access.

Add a Custom App 

Teachers can add custom icons to their WakeID Portal that link to custom resources.

  1. Click the + on the header bar to open the App Library. 
  2. Click + Add App button. 
  3. Enter the App Name and Website URL for the application you want to add. 
  4. Do not check the Single Sign-on box. 
  5. Click Select Icon button. 
  6. Select an icon. 
  7. Click Add App button.

 

App Launcher (My Apps)

  • Click app to launch the application in a new tab.
  • Drag and drop apps to rearrange them.
  • Right-click apps to see more options.
  • Right-click app to add to favorites which makes it appear on the Favorites Bar.
  • Locked icons cannot be removed from your App Launcher.
  • Right-click to create folders and organize apps.
  • Use Accessibility Tools to modify text size, contrast, and more.

 

Favorites Bar

There are three resources locked on the Favorites Bar: My Classes, My Files, and My Analytics. Apps can be added to the Favorites Bar by right-clicking and selecting Add to Favorites. Right-click again to remove from the Favorites Bar.

My Classes - teachers use rostered courses to assign apps and view student analytics

My Files - access your Google Drive files and OneDrive files from within the WakeID Portal

My Analytics - see personal logins and application usage

 

 

If you have any additional questions, follow your normal support procedure for technology related issues.
WCPSS Help Desk: 919-664-5700 or helpdesk@wcpss.net
Last Updated: July 26, 2022