Accessing Applications and Data

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Last updated: Feb 15, 2023 by Jim Metcalf
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Services Available from off-campus

  • UGAMail.uga.edu (Office365)

    • Email and Calendar,

    • OneDrive - 1 TB of online storage for your files. Do not store restricted or sensitive data (SSNs, Credit Card information) on OneDrive

    • Online versions of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

  • elc.uga.edu - hosting course materials

  • uga.zoom.us - for online meetings.

  • Microsoft Teams - for departmental collaboration. A team can be requested from EITS. Once a team is created, meetings and documents can be shared.

Services Requiring VPN Connection (remote.uga.edu)

If needed, the following options are available but please use Sparingly. see VPN warning above.

  • Please be aware that sensitive or restricted files can not reside on home or non-UGA computers.

Alternatives to consider:

  • Move non-sensitive files to OneDrive that can be shared with other devices. See this EITS page for instructions on connecting to your OneDrive account.

  • After a discussion with your department head, you may determine it is necessary to bring your office computer home. If so:

    • Please send an email to help@terry.uga.edu with the Tag number of the equipment that you will be relocating.

    • If you are using a desktop computer, make sure you are able to connect to your home internet connection.