People Websites Service to be Decommissioned: What to Know
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The People Website platform (people.uic.edu) will be decommissioned on May 22, 2025. If you have a website on this platform, it is essential to take action now to save your data or explore alternative hosting solutions.
The People Website platform has been in read-only mode since September 2024, preventing users from adding new content. As part of the decommissioning plan, the platform will be completely shut down on May 22, 2025. After this date, websites hosted on people.uic.edu will no longer be accessible.
The People platform was introduced over a decade ago to provide a secure web development environment and additional space for students, faculty, and staff to host personal content, such as online portfolios, class projects, and faculty profiles. However, with the emergence of more modern, secure, and feature-rich alternatives, maintaining the performance and security of the legacy People platform has become increasingly challenging. To support UIC’s efforts to modernize and streamline web hosting services, Technology Solutions has decided to decommission the platform.
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If you want to save your existing content, you can request a copy of your site data by submitting a ticket through the IT Help Portal before May 22, 2025.
Request a Copy of Your Website Data
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If you still need a personal website, UIC offers various alternative hosting options. Here are some recommendations on modern web hosting platforms. Explore and choose the option that best suits your needs.
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For more information visit: What are some ways to host my personal website?
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For further assistance or any questions regarding this transition, please contact Technology Solutions at help.uic.edu.
We appreciate your cooperation during this transition and encourage you to take the necessary steps to secure your website content before May 22, 2025.