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Welcome new hires!  This page is here to help you get to the support information you need within the first few days to weeks at PATH.  From here you have access to FAQs and How-tos as well as links to the IT Knowledge Base and the IT Service Desk Portal.   Please download the new hire packet that contains helpful information: Welcome to PATH IT.     



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titleWelcome to the PATH IT FAQs

Newly hired employees with support issues or questions should start on this page.  This page can answer the majority of support questions new hires have within the first 30 days at PATH.



Need to search the IT Knowledge Base or submit a support request?



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How do I get...?



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titleComputer support

The best way to get computer support is to use the IT Service Desk portal to submit a support request by clicking the Submit a Helpdesk Support Request button above.

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Before you can log into the IT Service Desk portal, you'll need to create your account. Don't worry, it's easy and the video below explains how.

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titleNew hardware, software, or accessories for my computer

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titleA new keyboard or mouse

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titleA loaner laptop

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titleA computer upgrade

To request a computer upgrade, you'll need to submit a helpdesk request using the Help with my computerRequest a computer upgrade option. We'll verify that your computer is eligible and give you an estimate of how soon it can be upgraded.


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titleAdded to a distribution group

Contact the distribution group's owner(s) so they can add or remove you

If you need to be added to an email distribution group as either a member or an owner, contact the group's current owner(s).  Group owners are responsible for all membership and ownership changes.  Groups owners can add you or remove you quickly and easily.

Where to find the group's owner(s)

Sometimes it's not obvious who the group owner is.  You can find the owner(s) in two ways:

  1. In Outlook, open the distribution group properties and look in the Owner and Notes fields.  This should list the groups owner(s).



  2. In Outlook Web App go the People tab, click Directory → All Distribution Lists  in the left panel.  This displays all the distribution groups in the Global Address List.
  3. Use the Search field to search for the group and click the Notes or Owners options.  This tells you who to contact.


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titleSupport for my computer if I'm working at home

To get support for your computer while you're working at home, you'll need to run TeamViewer. You should already have it on your computer, as a shortcut on your desktop. If so, skip down to the Running TeamViewer section. If you don't have it, you'll need to install it.

Installing TeamViewer

Step-by-step guide

TeamViewer should already be installed on your computer and you should have an icon for it on your desktop, as shown below.  If you don’t see it on your desktop, Go to Start → Computer → Local Disk (C:) and search for it there.  If you can't find it, you will need to download the program.

  1. Download the program directly from our Knowledge Base, by clicking here → TeamViewer QS download.
  2. If prompted to run or save, chose to save it to your Desktop.
  3. After saving the program, double-click to run it.

Running TeamViewer

Double-click the TeamViewer icon to launch.  TeamViewer is a very simple program and requires no input from you once you have it running.  You only need to provide the user ID and password to the support technician.  This should be done over the phone whenever possible.


After the technician has connected, you’ll see a status display in the bottom right of your screen.  The status screen displays who is connected and allows you to end the connection, as well as disable and enable remote control.


Once the session is finished, the technician will terminate the connection.  You can also terminate the session by using the red X icon. 


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Who do I talk to about...?


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titlePhones, voicemail or furniture?

For help with desk phone, your voicemail or the furniture in your cube, please contact facilities. They are responsible for supporting those items. Additionally, see the phone usage guide in the section How do I use...My phone?, below.


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titleConference and focus rooms?

Facilities manages all the conference and focus rooms as well as the:

  • projectors
  • displays
  • phones
  • video-conferencing equipment
  • computer hook-ups

Please contact them directly for help.


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Reloading paper can be done by anyone.





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You can access work.path.org on a Mac as well as a Windows computer.



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titleEmail on my phone

If you need to access PATH email, calendar, or contacts on your iPhone or iPad, the easiest way to do so is using the Microsoft Office app.  This app is downloaded and installed for free from the app store.  This app is updated regularly so screens may not look exactly as they do below.


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If you have an Android phone, you can download the Android version of Outlook and configure it as shown below



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titlePATH Central

You can get to PATHCentral by logging into work.path.org and clicking the PATHCentral app.


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titleBox

To use Box you'll need a Box account first. Once you have a Box account, you can log into Box.com and install Box Sync. Our Getting Started with Box guide has more details.

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titleHR Self-Service

You can get to PATHCentral by logging into work.path.org and clicking the Employe Self-Service app.




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titleThe IT Knowledge Base

The easiest way to get the knowledge base is by going to http://help.path.org.


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titleThe IT Service Desk portal

The easiest way to get the IT Service Desk portal is by going to http://help.path.org and clicking the Submit a Helpdesk Support Request button.

Before you can log into the IT Service Desk portal, you'll need to create your account. Don't worry, it's easy and the video below explains how.

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To add a network printer, you must be connected to an internal office network, such as the PATH wireless network, or connected to the network with an Ethernet cable. You cannot add a printer from the PATH-GUEST network.


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FAQs


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titleWhat is Okta?

For more information on work.path.org (Okta) take a look at these Okta FAQs.


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titleHow do I take a screen capture?

Knowing how to take a screen capture is extremely useful. The video below explains the best easiest way to take one.


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Backing up your files is extremely important. You are responsible for backing up your own files.

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titleTips for changing your pasword
  • Don't ignore the notification or wait until you're out of the office to change your password.  It's much easier to change it while you're in the office.
  • Try not to change your password on a Friday. You may forget it by the time you come in on Monday morning.
  • Change your password at the end of the day if you can, since changing it will temporarily lock you out of SharePoint and Office365.
  • You can also change your password by going to work.path.org and logging in. If your password is expired, you'll be prompted to change it right away.
  • Entering your password incorrectly 3 times in a row will lock out your account. Locked accounts will unlock themselves in 20 minutes.


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If you're not normally connected to the PATH network in a PATH office you will not be automatically notified of an upcoming password expiration. You can look up when your password is going to expire using a command, as shown below.

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titleWhat should I do with spam or phishing emails?

Spam and phishing emails are two types of junk mail. Spam is annoying and generally harmless. It's usually an advertisement, a newletter, or some other notification that you don't wish to receive. Spam can be deleted or you can adjust your junk mail settings to filter it out.

Phishing emails, on the other hand, can be dangerous to open. These messages usually try to convince you or enticing you into clicking on a link or opening an attachment in a message. The link or attachment can then compromise the security of your computer and its files. This can lead to your data becoming inaccessible or confidential information or money being stolen. Phishing emails should be reported using the PhishAlarm plug-in for Outlook.

It is important that you learn how to recognize Spam and Phishing emails. The section below explains what to do if you think you get spam or phishing messages and how to handle them.

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titleThe scanners and copiers in my office

Facilities can provide you with support and training for the copiers and scanners in your office. Please contact them for additional information.


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titleMy phone or tablet on the wi-fi

Mobile phones and tablets can only join the PATH-GUEST network. The PATH-GUEST network is normally an unsecure network which only provides Internet access. You can not access internal, secure resources while connected to the PATH-GUEST network.

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See the user guide below for information on using your desk phone.


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titleMy voicemail

For help setting up or using your voicemail, please


Getting Started with...


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titleSharePoint


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titleIT SharePoint Support Site

The SharePoint Support site is your single point of contact for SharePoint help.  The available self-help materials can help you answer questions or help you solve your problem. Make sure to take a look at the Best Practice Guides and the SharePoint FAQs.

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titleSharePoint Support Video Channel

See the SharePoint Video Channel for helpful videos that will help you master SharePoint.

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titleMicrosoft Teams


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titleGetting Started with MS Teams Quick Start Guides

If you're new to MS Teams you'll find the guides below helpful.

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Need help scheduling meetings or planning calls in multiple time zones? Take a look at




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Salesforce issues are tracked through Salesforce's own issue tracking application, the Support Request System.  Please use this system to submit your Salesforce support requests.  For more information, please see the support materials below.  If you don’t have access to Salesforce and need to request a new account see How to Request a New Salesforce Account, or contact SalesforceNotifications@path.org for other issues.


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If you're new to Docusign and need to learn the basics, take a look at the articles and guides below:


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Signing a Document

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The New DocuSign Experience - Templates

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Branding the Signature Experience

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Document Management -- The New DocuSign Experience

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Correcting a Document

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We strongly recommend that you access and use Google Chrome as your default browser, especially if you will be accessing Box regularly. Internet Explore has known compatibility issues with Box.


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titleUsing Box

Box works very much like other online file storage and sharing services, such as Dropbox or Google Drive. If you're familiar with those, Box will be intuitive and easy to use. If you're not familiar with those services and how they function, we recommend you take a look at the getting started guide: Getting Started with Box. You should also take a look at the support documents and videos in the Getting Started with Box folder below.


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The Box for Office plug-in helps you integrate Box into Microsoft Office Applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Take a look at the following videos for detailed instructions:

How to install the Box for Office Plug-in

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