Devices

What kinds of devices can I use?

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a multi-step login process deployed by the University to help ensure the security of Illinois accounts. Multi-factor authentication is sometimes referred to as 2-Factor Authentication (2FA). Current students and staff are required to enroll their accounts in this system before they are allowed to access most University services.

How to logon to your uisacad account

To establish a remote connection to your account on uisacad we suggest that you use a Secure Shell program. The easy way for connecting in this manner on Windows PCs is using Putty. Download a copy of Putty for Windows

If you use SMS passcodes when signing in to university resources with Duo, you will need to select a different option before October 30.

SMS passcodes are the least secure option when using Multi-Factor Authentication and the university is removing the SMS option beginning October 30 to help better protect university resources from cyber criminals. MFA also helps protect personal information, such as access to direct deposit.

Student: How to to Record a Video in Kaltura Media

Students can follow the instructions for recording a video with Kaltura Media from UIS ITS. Be sure that you have My Media enabled in your course menu (under Settings > Navigation), so that students can record their videos.

The Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client gives remote users a secure and encrypted VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection to the UIS campus network. It runs on Microsoft Windows (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows Mobile and MAC OS X operating systems. Users who access their email remotely (other than by Outlook Web Access – webmail.uis.edu) or who access their campus computers remotely will want to install and use the AnyConnect VPN client.

See below for instructions using the VPN client with Linux

ITS works with units/departments to set up faxing service by request.

• To request a fax setup, please submit this form.
• To send a fax, enter the 10-digit fax number. Add a 1 to the beginning for long-distance numbers.
  • You do NOT need to add a 7 at the beginning for off-campus numbers.

Units/Departments are responsible for cost associated with faxing:

Some people using Mac Safari or Google Chrome will see an error message when accessing Kaltura pages in Canvas. The message states: “It seems your browser is blocking 3rd party session cookies which are required for the Kaltura application. To resolve this issue, please update your settings to allow 3rd party cookies.“

Accessing the Pharos Print Center:
NOTE: You must be on campus to access the Pharos Print Center.