uoft remote access

How do I connect to UofT's VPN?

Enter or select “general.vpn.utoronto.ca” and click “Connect”. An authentication window will open for the group “UofT Default” for the default profile.

How do I connect to utorcsi?

UTORcsi is a remote access VPN service. It connects your computer to the University’s network and protects the traffic across suspect intermediate networks such as hotels and coffee shops. When connected, all internet traffic from your computer will pass through UTORcsi. If you don’t see the icon, go to Settings and click on Network & Internet.

Can I use my U of T laptop to work remotely?

If you have a U of T laptop, we recommend that you bring it home when working remotely. This way, the applications you need for work will already be available to you. If you need to access your I: or H: drives from your U of T laptop, use the UTORcsi VPN and review instructions on how to use and/or install UTORcsi.

What VPN services does Utu of t offer?

U of T offers multiples VPN services for different purposes: UTORvpn: a general remote access VPN that protects connections from suspect networks when traveling and allow users to appear as connected to the campus wireless network.

Is OneDrive secure?

Yes, OneDrive is secure. To learn more about how OneDrive safeguards your data in the cloud, please read this article from Microsoft.

What if I don't have OneDrive?

Good news – all University of Toronto staff, students and faculty have access to OneDrive! Getting started is easy: to learn more about how you can...

Do I need to use a VPN to access my files on OneDrive?

You do not need to use a VPN to access your files on OneDrive. You can use the Microsoft web interface to securely access your OneDrive files from...

How can I access my work files from any device?

The simplest option for accessing your work files from home is to upload them to OneDrive. OneDrive is available to all staff, students and faculty...

When I open Teams I get a message that says 'Windows Defender Firewall has blocked some features of ...

If you get this message, simply click Cancel and relaunch the Teams app.

Can people dial in to my Teams meetings from their phones?

Yes, people can now dial in to University of Toronto Teams meetings via phone. For more information on how this works, please reference the FAQ page.

What if my home computer doesn't have Word, Excel or PowerPoint?

University of Toronto community members have access to online versions of Microsoft Office applications like Word, Excel and PowerPoint. To learn m...

How can I access my emails from any device?

When working from home, you can access your University email from any device by using the UTmail+/Outlook web client. If you have not used Outlook...

Can I still access SharePoint when working remotely?

Yes. You can access SharePoint from any web browser on any device.

Can I still work remotely if I need to access ROSI or administrative tools such as AMS/SAP?

You can absolutely work from home on your U of T computer. Access ROSI and other administrative tools with AdminVPN and UTORMFA.

Why do universities use VPN?

For many reasons members of the University community will need to secure their access to sensitive systems as well and protect themselves when connecting from remote locations while traveling. Virtual Private Networks (VPN) allow a user to route their computer’s internet traffic through a specific network when not immediately connected to it.

Does U of T have a contract with Alibaba?

In order to provide access to University of Toronto (U of T) online resources for students and others residing in mainland China, U of T has signed a contract with Alibaba for a network service. Chinese companies are required to operate in accordance with China’s cyber security laws and there is an inherent risk of monitoring for individuals in mainland China using any network solution.

Installation

MIE VPN is based on the open-source (free) OpenVPN software, with customized settings to connect to the mie.utoronto.ca network.

Connecting to MIE VPN

After installing the MIE VPN software, simply run the program. You should be prompted for Username and Password. Type your MIE user login and password (same login as for your @mie.utoronto.ca email account).

Connecting to your MIE desktops and printers

After a successful connection to MIE VPN, you should be able to connect to desktops, printers and other networked machines on the MIE network. For example, by connecting using Remote Desktop, Virtual Network Computing (VNC), File Sharing, etc.

If you have a University of Toronto (U of T) laptop, we recommend that you follow these guidelines

If you have a U of T laptop, we recommend that you bring it home when working remotely. This way, the applications you need for work will already be available to you.

Cisco AnyConnect VPN

Cisco AnyConnect VPN is a general, remote access, VPN service. It connects your computer to the University’s network and protects the traffic across suspect intermediate networks such as hotels and coffee shops. When connected, all internet traffic from your computer will pass through Cisco AnyConnect VPN.

OneDrive

OneDrive is a key application for you to use when you work from home: it allows you to access your computer files from any device, anywhere in the world.

UTORcsi

UTORcsi is a remote access VPN service. It connects your computer to the University’s network and protects the traffic across suspect intermediate networks such as hotels and coffee shops. When connected, all internet traffic from your computer will pass through UTORcsi.

OneDrive

Yes, OneDrive is secure. To learn more about how OneDrive safeguards your data in the cloud, please read this article from Microsoft.

Additional questions

You can absolutely work from home on your U of T computer. Access ROSI and other administrative tools with AdminVPN and UTORMFA.

What is a VPN UTOR?

The general purpose VPN & UTORvpn are general remote access VPN services that protects connections from suspect networks when traveling and allows users to appear as connected to the campus wireless network. Both these services are available to staff, faculty and select groups of students. ...

How many VPN servers does the University of Maryland have?

The University has five VPN servers currently running with the ability to increase to eight, if needed. Each server can handle up to 10,000 concurrent connections. Each single server has eight central processing units (CPU) and 16G memory to support 10G throughput.

What is a Microsoft Zoom device?

A device that can run Microsoft Teams and Zoom. A dedicated camera (as opposed to one built into the device) Data projectors (digital projection) and TV monitors. Sound systems, including proper microphones and echo-cancelation technology.

How to delete a file in SharePoint?

To permanently delete files, go to the Team SharePoint, select Recycle bin in the left-hand menu , select the file and select Delete.

What is hybrid meeting?

A hybrid meeting is one in which some participants are gathered in person, while other participants are joining remotely, typically using video and/or audio to connect online. Best practices include preparation prior to the meeting, setting inclusive expectations and practices during the meeting and following up after the meeting.

Can you edit a message in Teams?

Yes, you can edit any message or file you sent to a Teams chat or channel. To edit or delete a message, hover over your message and select the extended menu (three dots), then select Edit or Delete. To delete a file you shared with a Team, first select the specific Team and channel with which you have shared the file.

Is Microsoft Teams the same as Office 365?

Microsoft Teams is protected by the same security standards as Office 365 . Details of security and compliance to standards are provided in Microsoft’s trust centre and have been reviewed by the University. Teams customer data stays within the tenant.

Requirements

Installation

Connecting to Mie Vpn

• After installing the MIE VPN software, simply run the program. You should be prompted for Username and Password. Type your MIE user login and password (same login as for your @mie.utoronto.ca email account). After a few seconds you should get confirmation that the connection was successful. Now you should be able to reach your lab/office desktops a...

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Connecting to Your Mie Desktops and Printers