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The following links and guides may be helpful if you are working from home.

SSH Keys

If you need to connect to a linux lab machine on campus, you will need to set up ssh keys. Instructions for setting those up can be found at cs.utexas.edu/ssh-keys. If you aren't able to get your public ssh key in place yourself, please email help@cs.utexas.edu and we will assist you.

Email

Here are some guides to set up common email clients to check your UTCS email:

• Apple Mail for Mac
• Outlook for Mac
• Outlook for Windows

If you are using a different email client, you can configure the settings for that software using these values. If you are unable to get it set up, please email help@cs.utexas.edu and let us know what operating system and what email client you are attempting to configure.

Mainframe/DEFINE

Log in with your EID here: virtel.its.utexas.edu

UT VPN

Visit vpn.utexas.edu and log in with your UT EID. There will be a button to download Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for whatever operating system you are currently using. Click that button to download the VPN software, and then run the installer that it downloads.

On a Mac, the installer may bring up an Attention Required window referencing a blocked extension. Follow the instructions given there: click the Open Preferences button, then click the Allow button to enable the Cisco system extension.

You should now have a Cisco folder inside of Applications or Programs, which should contain the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client. 

Run the Cisco AnyAccount Secure Mobility Client software. It will bring up a window that says "VPN: Ready to connect." and has a text entry box. Type vpn.utexas.edu in that box and click Connect. This will bring up a dialog box with fields for Username, Password, and Second Password. Enter your UT EID as the Username, your UT EID password for the Password, and type in push for Second Password. That will cause Duo to send a push notification to your registered mobile device. If you normally use a different method for your dual-factor authentication, there are instructions in the text box presented that explain what you should type in the Second Password field instead.

Once you are connected to the UT VPN, a Cisco icon with a lock should appear on your task bar or time/date bar. 

When you are done, you will want to click on that Cisco icon and select Disconnect.

Zoom

The university has now rolled out a campus-wide Zoom at utexas.zoom.us.  Please see zoom.its.utexas.edu for more information.

Zoom integration with Canvas will require an account via utexas.zoom.us.

The University provides some excellent resources on Zoom:

• Install and Configure Zoom
• Learn Zoom Basics
• Hold Office Hours with Zoom
• Host a Seminar or Discussion Group with Zoom
• Deliver a Live Lecture with Zoom
• Record a Lecture with Zoom
• Transfer Zoom Recordings

Instructional Continuity

To read about the resources available to provide course instruction and materials online please reference the following links:

• Instructional Continuity
• Canvas
• CNS remote teaching

Students, please use this Online Class Pre-Check to be sure you have everything you need for distance learning.

For all official University of Texas information and guidance concerning the Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and COVID-19, please visit protect.utexas.edu.