Transition to NextGen WaterAlert NOW
From now until September 30th, 2022, current users of WaterAlert will be able to take 3 simple steps to transfer their alerts to the Next Generation system. Users will receive an email with a unique link to the transition page for their specific alerts. We anticipate this process taking 5 minutes or less for most users.
![graphic with text: Next Generation WaterAlert, transition your legacy alerts now!](https://staging.waterdata.usgs.gov/blog/static/WaterAlert/WaterAlert%20Promo%20Card.png)
The transition opens today, August 22nd, 2022 and will close on September 30th, 2022.
Date | What Will Happen |
---|---|
August 2022 | Next Generation WaterAlert is available |
August 22nd, 2022 | Transition period opens |
September 30th, 2022 | Transition period closes |
October 1st, 2022 | Legacy WaterAlert is Decomissioned |
📩 Check your email!
![graphic with text: Check your email. Click the link we emailed you. Didn't get our email? Contact us. wdfn@usgs.gov.](https://staging.waterdata.usgs.gov/blog/static/WaterAlert/check%20email.png)
![graphic with text: 3 easy steps, 1 login, 2 transfer alerts, 3 verify!](https://staging.waterdata.usgs.gov/blog/static/WaterAlert/Card2_3%20easy%20steps_updated.png)
Users will take 3 simple steps to transition to NextGen WaterAlert: login, transfer alerts, verify they’re all there, and you’re done!
Step 1: Login
![graphic with text: Next Generation WaterAlert, transition your legacy alerts now!](https://staging.waterdata.usgs.gov/blog/static/WaterAlert/Card3_Step%201_%20Login.png)
Public users will use login.gov , the public’s one account for government services. If you don’t have a login.gov account, it takes only a few minutes and 3 pieces of information to create an account . You’ll need your email address, a secure password, and one or more authentication methods.
USGS users will use their active directory credentials to seamlessly login to WaterAlert with one click.
Step 2: Transfer alerts
![graphic with text: Next Generation WaterAlert, transition your legacy alerts now!](https://staging.waterdata.usgs.gov/blog/static/WaterAlert/Card4_Step%202_%20Transfer%20alerts.png)
Choose which alerts to transfer to NextGen WaterAlert. When in doubt, select all since you won’t be able to return to this transition page.
Step 3: Verify
![graphic with text: Next Generation WaterAlert, transition your legacy alerts now!](https://staging.waterdata.usgs.gov/blog/static/WaterAlert/Step%203_%20Verify.png)
You’re all done. Click My Alerts to verify that your alerts transitioned successfully. From here, you can edit, delete, and pause existing alerts, and create new alerts.
🆘 Need help?
![graphic with text: Next Generation WaterAlert. Video tutorials for transitioning & managing alerts coming soon!](https://staging.waterdata.usgs.gov/blog/static/WaterAlert/Card6_More%20resources%20coming%20soon.png)
We’re happy to help. 📧 Email us at any time: wdfn@usgs.gov . Contact us with questions, concerns, or requests for help.
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