Off-site Working
How to remotely access a variety of University IT services, including computers and file storage, when working off-site.
PLEASE NOTE: You do not need to use Remote Desktop to access your University email. Instead, please visit:
https://www.office365.ed.ac.uk
Remote connection to University computers
Accessing your University files remotely
Virtual Private Network (VPN) service
- Why should I use the VPN service?
- Set up the Virtual Private Network (VPN) service
- Reset your VPN password
- Troubleshooting connection issues with the VPN service
File Storage
- Request access to the University's DataStore service
- Access files saved in the University's OneDrive or DataSync cloud-based services (No VPN required)
- Connect to a University personal or shared drive path when working off-site (VPN required)
Online Meetings
- How to arrange an online meeting
- Microsoft Teams - User guidance
- Microsoft Teams - FAQs
- Blackboard Collaborate - User guidance
- Blackboard Collaborate - Help and support
- Zoom - User guidance
- Zoom - FAQs
For more information, please visit: