Overview 

Once you have been approved to send IPAWS messages, you will receive two emails required to set up your IPAWS notification system. One will contain a .zip file holding a .txt file and a .jks file, and the other instructions on how to access the files in the .zip file.

Instructions

1. Download the .zip folder to your desktop
   
2. Unzip the Folder
   
   
   • Note: You will not be able to extract the .txt file using Windows. We recommend using 7-Zip to extract these files.
3. Enter the password in your email to unzip the folder and click OK
   
4. Open the .txt file
   
   
   • Note: The keys in this file are required to set up IPAWS on your CivicReady site
     
     
     • Private Key: This is your private key password
       • Note: This password is extremely sensitive. Do not share this password.
     • Keystore: This is required to access the Java Keystore Container
     • Expires: The expiration date of your digital certificate
5. Log into your CivicReady site and click Posts
   
   
6. Click IPAWS Keys
   
   
7. Click + New IPAWS Key
   
   
8. Complete in the fields
   
   
   • Key Title: The name of this IPAWS Key
   • Attach key file: Your .jks file
   • Keystore Password: The Keystore Password in your .txt file
   • Key Password: They key in your .txt file
   • COG ID: The test ID found in your email
   • Environment: Determines whether messages are live or demo
   • Timezone: Your local timezone
9. Click Browse
   
   
10. Attach the .jks file in your unzipped folder
11. Scroll down and click Add