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Update Your Contact Information

Families, please ensure we have a valid email address, snail mail address, and phone number for you in Wake Network, our alumni, parent, and family record system.

How do I login to Wake Network?

  1. Go to wakenetwork.wfu.edu
  2. Click the button that reads “Access your Network with Google”.
  3. Choose your sign in method: Google, Amazon, or Apple; and you will be guided through the authentication process using the selected account’s credentials.
  4. If this is your first time using WakeNetwork:
    • Select your relationship to Wake Forest.
    • Enter your first and last name then click “Search.”
    • Below you will see a list of Wake Foresters that matches your name input.  Select the one that represents you to begin verifying your identity.
    • Based on the information we have on file: you may be able to verify your identity in several ways:
      • Last four digits of your SSN, or
      • Wake Forest ID number (for faculty/staff, recent graduates, students, parents of students), or
      • Deacon token – enter your token in the field provided. (Note: this is case sensitive and should not contain spaces. This option only appears if you have received a token), or
      • Email address confirmation – by selecting a magic link sent to your email address on file.
  5. Once you have successfully verified your identity, agree to the terms of service by checking the box beside “I agree to the Terms of Service.”
  6. Click “Go to my account” to enter WakeNetwork.
  7. Review and update your contact information as needed.
  8. NOTE: If you have any issues logging in to WakeNetwork, you can email parents@wfu.edu with any updates to your contact information and we will assist you.

What is WakeNetwork?

WakeNetwork is a platform that provides digital services to alumni, parents, families, students, and friends of Wake Forest. You can connect with fellow Wake Foresters, update your personal information for the directory, view your giving history, make a gift or pledge payment, view your registration details for upcoming events and more.

Who can use WakeNetwork?

Only authorized users who have a pre-existing relationship with Wake Forest can access WakeNetwork.  If you are the spouse of a Wake Forest alumnus/a, parent, student, or friend, you are also eligible to use WakeNetwork. Individuals who are donors specifically to WFDD, Reynolda House, or the Wake Forest School of Medicine may not be eligible. If you are still uncertain, please reach out to the Records Department at alumrec@wfu.edu with questions.