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title: IPAWS | Help
description: Learn how to configure your IPAWS account and how to send both Live and Test alerts by EAS, WEA and NWEM.
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# IPAWS

 Learn how to configure your IPAWS account and how to send both Live and Test alerts by EAS, WEA and NWEM.

## IPAWS Information

- [What is IPAWS?](https://support.konexus.com/what-is-ipaws)
- [Access IPAWS: Apply Now!](https://support.konexus.com/apply-for-access-to-ipaws)

## Password Set / Reset Process

- [Set up Access to your IPAWS System](https://support.konexus.com/set-up-access-to-your-ipaws-system)

## Send Alerts

- [Sending IPAWS Alerts: Essential Guidelines](https://support.konexus.com/ipaws-training)
- [Map Shape Creation & Editing](https://support.konexus.com/creating-and-editing-shapes-on-the-map)
- [IPAWS Templates: Customization and Usage Guide](https://support.konexus.com/ipaws-templates)
- [IPAWS : Alert History](https://support.konexus.com/ipaws-alert-history)

## Monthly Proficiency Testing

- [Monthly IPAWS Proficiency Demonstration: Guidelines](https://support.konexus.com/ipaws-monthly-proficiency-demonstration)

## Administrative Functionality

- [IPAWS Permissions: Management Guidelines](https://support.konexus.com/ipaws-user-permissions)
- [IPAWS COG Configuration & Certificate Updates](https://support.konexus.com/ipaws-cog-configuration)
- [Receive Email Alerts for Specific IPAWS Messages](https://support.konexus.com/ipaws-messages)

## Best Practices and Tips

- [FEMA Resources Questions Regarding Messaging and Implementation](https://support.konexus.com/fema-resources)
- [IPAWS Text-to-Speech: Optimal Implementation Tips](https://support.konexus.com/ipaws-text-to-speech-best-practices)
- [IPAWS Symbology & Event Codes: Understanding Guide](https://support.konexus.com/ipaws-symbology-and-event-codes)
- [iOS 17 Instruction FAQ: Apple Devices](https://support.konexus.com/ios-17-instruction-field-for-apple-devices)
- [Importing Shapes : IPAWS alerts](https://support.konexus.com/ipaws-import-shapes)

## Message Creator Tool

- [Craft IPAWS Alert Message](https://support.konexus.com/create-an-ipaws-alert-message)

## Enroll in Test Alerts

- [Enroll in Test IPAWS Alerts: Public Participation Guide](https://support.konexus.com/how-does-the-public-enroll-in-test-ipaws-alerts)

## IPAWS Permissioned Templates

- [IPAWS Permissioned Templates](https://support.konexus.com/ipaws-permissioned-templates)

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    - [Upgrading to the new Platform](https://support.konexus.com/frequently-asked-questions#upgrading-to-the-new-platform)
    - [Great ShakeOut Drill](https://support.konexus.com/frequently-asked-questions#great-shakeout-drill)
    - [SMS Delivery Issues](https://support.konexus.com/frequently-asked-questions#sms-delivery-issues)
    - [Callback Number - Hiya Registration](https://support.konexus.com/frequently-asked-questions#callback-number-hiya-registration)
- [Administrator Functionality](https://support.konexus.com/administrator-functionality#main-content)

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    - [Creating and Managing Signup Keywords for Public Groups](https://support.konexus.com/administrator-functionality#creating-and-managing-signup-keywords-for-public-groups)
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    - [Password Set / Reset Process](https://support.konexus.com/ipaws#password-set-reset-process)
    - [Send Alerts](https://support.konexus.com/ipaws#send-alerts)
    - [Monthly Proficiency Testing](https://support.konexus.com/ipaws#monthly-proficiency-testing)
    - [Administrative Functionality](https://support.konexus.com/ipaws#administrative-functionality)
    - [Best Practices and Tips](https://support.konexus.com/ipaws#best-practices-and-tips)
    - [Message Creator Tool](https://support.konexus.com/ipaws#message-creator-tool)
    - [Enroll in Test Alerts](https://support.konexus.com/ipaws#enroll-in-test-alerts)
    - [IPAWS Permissioned Templates](https://support.konexus.com/ipaws#ipaws-permissioned-templates)
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