Log into Office 365 to check your email from anywhere. You can use the Outlook app on mobile or log into mail.uab.edu.

Use Microsoft Teams to chat with University employees, faculty and students.

• Use Zoom video conferencing for teleconferencing with people inside and outside of UAB.
• Use Microsoft Teams for teleconferencing with anyone inside UAB.

UAB has cloud storage options — including Box and OneDrive — that are appropriate for public and sensitive data. Learn more about what to store in the cloud and where.

If you are logging in to certain UAB systems such as Secure UABFile, Insite, Report Viewer or Optidoc, you may need to use a VPN, or a virtual private network. If you are using public WiFi, you should use VPN.

If you are only accessing email and other systems that do not require VPN, you can simply use a secure WiFi network.

Through UAB’s TechTools program, we offer a laptop bundle that includes a power strip, monitor, keyboard and mouse. Note: Link access is limited to approved Desktop Services customers. Contact the person in your department responsible for purchasing if you need assistance, or your department IT provider if you are not a Desktop Services customer.

It's a good idea to make sure you have more than one device linked to Duo, in case you don't have one when you are working remotely.

If you need to access your desktop computer remotely, you can request it through the IT Service Portal if you are a Desktop Services customer or from your department IT professional.

UAB Cisco phones can be set up to forward calls to another phone number. Set this up on your physical handset by pushing the "Fwd All" button from the menu and then enter the forwarding number. To turn off, push the "Fwd Off" button from the menu.

Access your Microsoft Office apps online at office.com/apps.