Alertus Desktop is a software program licensed by VIU for delivering emergency notifications to desktop and laptop computer systems. When activated, Alertus will pop up a full-screen alert, taking over the whole screen with a warning that's impossible to miss. The alert can be easily dismissed by simply clicking on the 'Acknowledge' button.
Alertus is currently unavailable for download from off-campus. To install this software on your personal device, please download the file from a campus computer and transfer the installer to your personal device, or bring your personal device on-campus to download.
How do I request or access this service?
You can download the Alertus software here:
- click the above link to download the installation file.
- Go to the downloaded installation file and double click the Alertus-VIU.exe file.
- Follow the onscreen installation instructions.
- click the link to download the installation file.
- Go to the downloaded installation file and CONTROL click (or right click) the alertus-mac-installer.pkg file and select open.
- Follow the onscreen installation instructions.
Who can use this service?
When is this service available?
Support for this service is available: M-F 8:00 - 4:30
Service is available: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week except during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
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