How do I access the Imperial College information systems remotely?
To access the Imperial College Information Systems (ICIS) remotely, follow these steps Enter your College username and password and press the Sign In button. The system will perform a series of checks to ensure that your personal computer meets our security standards. This process may take a few minutes for the system to complete.
How do I contact Imperial College London?
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How do I connect to Imperial work PC using remote desktop?
Download and install the free Microsoft Remote Desktop app from the Play Store. Start the app and select the + icon in the bottom left hand side of the screen to create a new connection. The configuration page will appear. Select Connection name and enter a relevant name like Imperial Work PC.
How can I access my computer at the College remotely?
Due to the COVID19 pandemic, the College has opened up 2000 PCs (in spaces such as the library and computer labs) for remote access via the Remote Desktop Gateway for students. Please note: ICT may change/adjust access as this service evolves which may mean this service is no longer available in your country
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Access to ICIS (remote working)
There are a number of different ways to login to ICIS depending on what functionality you require.
ICIS self-service (no VPN, RDG or secure access required)
Log in to ICIS Self Service from any device that has an internet connection to access:
ICIS backend (full functionality requiring secure access or RDG)
If you are working remotely, and require full access to ICIS, you can log in using the application ‘secure access’ or if you have a desktop on campus you can use a remote desktop connection to access the following:
What is Imperial College Remote Desktop Gateway?
The Imperial College Remote Desktop gateway is the recommended means of off-campus remote connection. It proxies the connection to your on-campus machine in a consistent and secure manner.
How to connect to remote desktop from anywhere?
Click on the Start button in your desktop toolbar, type Remote Desktop in the search field and press the Return key on your keyboard. Press the Options arrow in the bottom left-hand corner of the Remote Desktop window. Select the Advanced tab and click the Settings button under Connect from anywhere.
How to connect to a remote desktop from a Mac?
Mac (Microsoft Remote Desktop 10) 1 Open Microsoft Remote Desktop. 2 Download connection file from the portal, but do not open it. 3 From within Microsoft Remote Desktop, go to Edit and then Import from RDP File. 4 When the connection appears in the users list, hover over it and click edit (the little pencil icon). 5 From within the settings, click Display and check the box Fit session to window then Save. 6 Double click the computer session and log in as normal.
Does ICT change access?
Please note: ICT may change/adjust access as this service evolves which may mean this service is no longer available in your country
Is Remote Desktop Gateway reliant on internet?
Using Remote Desktop Gateway is reliant on a stable internet connection. Poor internet connection will result in a poor connection when remoting into one of the College machines.
Office 365
Access the full Office 365 suite including Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint wherever you are using the cloud, or download the full Office package to your device
Remotely access your College computer
Information on how to remote into your College Windows machines using RDG and Linux machines using SSH Gateway.
Recommended way to access remotely
Remotely connect to your College computer to get access to your H:drive. ICT recommend using OneDrive for Business to save personal files. The College are looking to decommission the H:drive in the future.
