Guides and Tutorials
- Using Your NetID
- Using Northwestern E-Mail
- Removing Old Email Accounts After Migrating to Collaboration Services
- Importing Meeting Maker data to Collaboration Services
- Setting your email vacation (out of office) message
- How to Avoid Spam and Phishing Emails
- Using Outlook Web App - Browser-based e-mail interface.
- NU Listserv - Create and manage e-mail lists for your department, program, or collaborative group.
- Using PlanIt Purple - Campus events calendar.
- Network Storage
- CrashPlan PRO - Desktop/Laptop backup service.
- Backup Recommendations
- Connecting from Off-Campus - VPN (virtual private network) for secure access to university IT resources.
- Wireless Access - Map of campus wireless hotspots, instructions on how to access from various devices, etc.
- Creating/Updating a Faculty Web Site
- Updating a Department, Program or Center Web Site - Tutorials on Adobe Contribute and Dreamweaver, FTP software, etc.
- Checklist for New Faculty
- Checklist for New Staff
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Service Upgrade: VPN
NUIT has upgraded the VPN service for improved reliability and capacity. If you use VPN for services like file sharing, remote desktop, or NU Financials, please configure your computer to use the upgraded service.
- Automatic Configuration Utility (Windows, Mac OS)
- Configuration Instructions (Windows, Mac OS, Linux, iOS, Android)
Lync is available!
NU's new Lync service offers instant messaging, document sharing, and video conferencing for faculty and staff. More information is available on NUIT's website.
Weinberg IT Services Status
All services are available for use.
NUIT Services Status
Please visit the NUIT system status page for more information.
