How can I access Oxford University facilities and resources remotely?
Accessing most University facilities and resources requires only your SSO details, however a few have a security requirement of being connected to the Oxford University network. The VPN service allows you to connect to the Oxford University network remotely.
How can I access my maths files?
To use applications available on the maths systems options include: To get at your files remotely options include: Nextcloud department file sync and share service (or you could use the university OneDrive sync and share service) Secure network file mount - e.g. sshfs (some sshfs guidance for Windows users here)
How can I access university services remotely?
Depending on what you need to access, there are three methods you can use to work remotely: This is the simplest method. You can use your SSO account to access many key University services such as email, Canvas, eVision, OneDrive and SharePoint via the internet.
How can I access my Library's OUP content remotely?
If your institution provides remote access via a VPN then this should provide access to your content. Please reach out to your librarian to see if this an option for you If your library uses EZProxy, you can use this service to access your library’s OUP content. Please reach out to your librarian to determine if this is an option for you.
Remote Access Portal
The easiest way to get a full remote Linux session (on one of the departmental compute systems) is to use the remote access portal (RAP). Using a web browser:
Text only session
If you just want a text terminal session you can connect via ssh to the machine gate.maths.ox.ac.uk (see the ssh key fingerprints page as it may prompt to accept the key). Note gate is intended as a gateway into the system and does not have much local software. You may thus wish to ssh from there to a particular compute or desktop machine.
Remote Access Portal
Resize the browser window to the desktop size you would like for your remote session. [Any resizing of the browser window done after connection will only rescale what you see and not provide more remote desktop area]
Adding printers for use from WTS
From the start menu select run, in the box that appears enter \\print0 and press enter. A window listing all the printers will appear. Double click any printers you wish to add.
eduroam
The eduroam WiFi service allows you to access the internet from sites across the University and participating institutions around the world.
VPN (Virtual Private Network)
Accessing most University facilities and resources requires only your SSO details, however a few have a security requirement of being connected to the Oxford University network. The VPN service allows you to connect to the Oxford University network remotely.
Facilities restricted by network access
Many University facilities, such as Nexus365 email, can be accessed from anywhere on the internet after providing your SSO account details and completing a multi-factor authentication process. Most library resources are also available in the same way, with further details available on the Library Services Remote Access page.
Incoming mail server settings
For incoming mail (i.e. reading mail) set the IMAP (S) server to imap.maths.ox.ac.uk using an SSL connection on port 993.
Outgoing mail server settings
For outgoing mail (i.e. sending mail) you need to set the SMTP server appropriately.
Unauthenticated sending
A mail server will typically only accept mail for sending without authentication from machines on the same domain/network as the server.
How to map network drive?
Right-click on Computer (either on your desktop or your Start menu) and select Map network drive…
How to connect to a server in Finder?
In the Finder, click on the Go menu and select Connect to Server.
What is the Oxford username?
Don’t forget your Remote Access account uses a different username (with separate password) – your Oxford username (abcd1234) followed by @OX.AC.UK (in capitals) – NOT your email address.
Do you need to register in advance for a remote account?
Register in advance for any additional accounts or IT services you may require when working remotely (see How to access key services remotely ). This may include accounts or services provided by your faculty/department or college
