How to Login to The FTP Server

To use the Floodplain FTP server, you will need to obtain a WAMS(Wisconsin Web Access Management System) account. If you already use online tools such as eCMAR, eDMR and Switchboard, you do not need to create a new WAMS account, as you are already registered to use the FTP server. If you already have a WAMS account, you may proceed.

To register for a WAMS account please follow the procedures below:

Note: Your web browser should be Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.5 or higher.

  • Follow this link to the WAMS web site: https://on.wisconsin.gov [exit DNR].
  • Once you are linked to the WAMS web site, follow these directions:
    • Use the vertical scroll bar on the right-hand of the screen to move down the page if necessary. Click on the "Self-Registration (Request a Wisconsin User ID and Password)" link.
    • The next screen is the Self-Registration screen. The screen explains the WAMS registration process. Scroll down and read the State of Wisconsin Web Access Management System User Acceptance Agreement. Click on the "Accept" button at the bottom of the page to move to the next screen.
    • The next screen is the Self-Registration profile information screen. Enter the requested information, including your User ID, Password, and personal e-mail address. (NOTE: You can click on the printer icon on your tool bar to print out a copy of this screen if you wish to retain a record of your User ID and Password for future reference. Be sure to record your User ID and Password, and keep this information in a secure location.) Click on the "Submit" button.
    • The next screen is the Self-Registration message. You will receive this message when you have successfully completed the Self-Registration application.
    • Now exit your internet browser and open your e-mail account. Check your mailbox for a message from Help Wisconsin. Help Wisconsin will send you an e-mail message thanking you for registering with the State of Wisconsin Web Access Management System. You need to click on the Web link underlined in blue provided in the e-mail from Help Wisconsin. You must complete this final step within four days of receiving the message from Help Wisconsin that Part One of the self-registration was completed successfully, or you will need to repeat the registration process.
    • When you click on the Web link in the e-mail message from Help Wisconsin, it will take you back to the WAMS web site. You will see the WAMS Account Activation - Final Step screen. Log in your User ID and Password again in the Account Activation Screen, and click on the "Login" button.
    • You will receive your final message that your self-registration is complete.
    • Now you have completed the WAMS registration process and you can logout of the WAMS web site.

WAMS Account Users

If you have a WAMS account click the button below to continue.


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Last Revised: Monday March 17 2008