When I'm not at IU, how can I access my email or computer accounts?
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Connecting to the Internet
Public access to the Internet
Most public libraries offer Internet-connected computers and free wireless access, either of which you can use to check your Indiana University accounts. If you have a laptop, look for bookstores, coffee shops, and other public spaces with wireless Internet access.
Using a non-IU Internet service provider (ISP)
You might consider subscribing to a non-IU Internet service
provider (ISP). Several online sources can help you find an ISP
in your area. To search by area code, try The List. For a broader search, use
a search engine such as Google to
search for Internet service provider and the name of the
state or country where you will be while away from IU. Be aware that
many ISPs have minimum subscription periods.
Note: If you use Outlook or handheld synchronization software and connect to Indiana University via an outside Internet service provider (ISP), you must establish a VPN connection before connecting to your Exchange mailbox. See At IU, using an outside ISP, why can't I connect to my Exchange account with Outlook or BlackBerry Desktop Manager?
Using dial-in services provided by another IU campus
If you are within local calling distance of certain IU campuses, you can access your IU email system through their dial-in services. (There is no toll-free number for connecting to IU's systems.) For more information, see What are the dial-up numbers for all IU campuses? For help, contact the campus Support Center.
Note: Most IU campuses require you to have a local computing account to use the computing labs and dial-in lines, even for the purpose of connecting to other IU computing systems. All IU students qualify for temporary, local computing accounts for this purpose. Proof of IU affiliation is required. Contact the local Support Center to apply for such an account.
Accessing IU dial-in services with a long distance call
If none of the other options is available, and your computing accounts are at IUB or IUPUI, you can dial into IUB's or IUPUI's modem pool with a long distance call. See The IUB and IUPUI modem pools.
Accessing your email
On the web
You can access your email account on the web from any Internet-connected computer:
- Imail: Log into your Imail account at: https://imail.iu.edu/
- Umail: Log into your Umail account at: https://umail.iu.edu/
- IU Webmail: Access your Cyrus mail account using IU Webmail: https://webmail.iu.edu/
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Outlook Web Access: If you have an Exchange
account at any IU campus except IU Kokomo or IPFW, you can
access your email via the Outlook Web Access (OWA) page
(a secure site).
Note: Outlook Web Access (OWA) is a secure site with two distinct interfaces, depending on which browser you use. For details, see In Outlook Web Access (OWA), what are the "Premium" and "Light" interfaces?
Using an IMAP client
You can use an email client such as Outlook Express or Thunderbird to access your mail via the IMAP protocol. For instructions, see Configuring a desktop email client for Imail or Umail, Reading your Exchange mail using a desktop email client, or Reading your Cyrus mail using a desktop email client.
Forward your email to an alternate account
If you have an alternate email account, consider forwarding your email to that account while you are away. For help, see At IU, how do I forward my email?
Accessing your other accounts
To connect to the UITS research systems, you need to use a secure client (SSH or SFTP). For more information, see Why can't I telnet to the UITS research systems, and how do I connect to them?
Last modified on October 22, 2009.
