FAQ

Learn more about the discontinuation of myDW 1.0 and its implications for your account.

Changes Are Coming to myDW

Effective May 1st, 2024, we are officially phasing out our myDW 1.0 solution for all customers. To see how it will impact your services, please refer to our FAQ below.
What is happening to myDW™?

myDW™ 1.0 is transitioning to myDW™ 2.0. myDW™ 1.0 will no longer be accessible at any user level after May 1st, 2024.

I am an installer/system integrator; what does this mean for my systems and my customers?

As an installer, you will no longer have access to your systems and customers’ systems in myDW™ 1.0 after May 1st, 2024.

As an installer, you will need to register for a new account in myDW™ 2.0. As an installer, you will need to register all your devices and invite your customers to myDW™ 2.0.

I am a customer; what does this mean for my systems (recorders)

A system integrator or an installer manages your system. To access myDW™ 2.0, request your system integrator to invite you and add your systems to the new platform.

Can I still access my system?

While support is shutting down for myDW™ 1.0 as we migrate to the new myDW™ 2.0, you still have access to your systems, users and alerts at this time (January 15th ~ May 1st, 2024). After May 1st, 2024, you will no longer have access to your systems in myDW 1.0.

After May 1st, 2024, myDW 1.0 will be considered EOL. You will not have access to your systems, users, or alerts, and you will need to register for a new account in myDW 2.0.

If you need an extension for access, contact myDWsupport@digital-watchdog.com.

Will I still get notifications and system updates from my systems?

While support is shutting down for myDW™ 1.0 as we migrate to the new myDW™ 2.0, you still have access to your systems, users and alerts at this time (January 15th ~ May 1st, 2024). After May 1st, 2024, you will no longer have access to your systems in myDW 1.0.

After May 1st, 2024, myDW 1.0 will be considered EOL. You will not have access to your systems, users, notifications, or alerts, and you will need to register for a new account in myDW 2.0.

Once you register with myDW™ 2.0, add your systems and create new notifications and alert rules, you will be able to receive notifications for your systems again.

If you need help with registration, please contact myDWsupport@digital-watchdog.com.

Can I still add new systems to my myDW™ account?

myDW 1.0 will be obsolete on May 1st, 2024. While you can still add new systems to your myDW™ 1.0 account until May 1st, 2024, you will no longer have access to those systems past the EOL date.

We recommend adding any new systems to myDW 2.0

Can I download or save my system information?

Yes! contact myDWsupport@digital-watchdog.com for assistance to get your data via a secured method. We will provide a CSV file with IP addresses, system names and users.

What happens when myDW™ 1.0 goes down?

Your login encrypted credentials will be purged.

Your information and data will not be saved.

To learn more about DW’s cybersecurity and data protection practices, visit here.

What happens to my data when myDW™ is EOL?

Your login encrypted credentials and system data will be purged.

Servers will be wiped clean, and DW will not save any personal or sensitive data related to your account, systems, or video.

To learn more about DW’s cybersecurity and data protection practices, visit here.

Can I delete my data or purge the app to remove all my data once it’s EOL?

You may delete your data before the EOL date of May 1. After May 1, data will be automatically deleted.

What does EOL mean for my myDW™ account and systems?

myDW™ 1.0 will become EOL (end of life) on May 1st, 2024. This means that all accounts, systems and users will be deactivated and all encrypted information deleted. Support will no longer be available for myDW™ 1.0 after May 1st, 2024.

Once myDW™ 2.0 is launched, and you receive your invitation to register with the new platform, you will need to re-create your accounts, systems, reports and alerts.

Can I still access my systems after phase 2 of the myDW™ update?

Unfortunately, once myDW™ 1.0 is EOL, you will no longer have access to your systems through myDW 1.0.

However, you may access your systems through myDW 2.0 after registration. You will need to readd your systems on myDW™ 2.0. They will not migrate automatically.

If you need an extension, please contact myDWsupport@digital-watchdog.com.

When will myDW™ 2.0 be available?

myDW™ 2.0 Beta is ETA April 1st 2024 – by invitation only.

Can I sign up to get an invite to the myDW™ 2.0 beta?

Closed beta invitation only. If you wish to be added to the waitlist for the beta invitation, please fill out the form below.

What happens when I go to http://mydw.cloud?

myDW™ 1.0 can still be accessed by going to myDW.cloud or bet.mydw.cloud until it becomes EOL (end of life) on May 1st, 2024.

Once myDW™ 2.0 is launched, myDW.cloud will redirect users to myDW™ 2.0 and you will need a new myDW™ 2.0 account to login.

Where can I learn more about myDW™ 2.0?

If you would like to see a demo of myDW 2.0, please fill out the form here.

Where can I see a demo of myDW™ 2.0?

If you would like to see a demo of myDW 2.0, please fill out the form here.

I need help! Who can I talk to?

If you need help or have any additional questions, please contact us at myDWsupport@digital-watchdog.com.

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