VPN: Do I need a VPN connection?

Summary

Describes when a VPN account is needed or not needed.

Body

Issue/Question

  • Do I need a VPN connection to do my work?

Resolution

You do NOT need a VPN account or connection to access these applications through the MyMassasoit portal:

  • Email – both Outlook and Gmail
  • Microsoft OneDrive and Google Drive
  • All Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel
  • Banner Self-Service (e.g., class rosters and grading)
  • Canvas
  • Degree Works
  • GradesFirst/Navigate
  • Academic Works
  • Maxient
  • Teleconferencing tools, including
    • Microsoft Teams
    • Google Meet
    • Zoom

You WILL need a VPN account and a College-issued device to access the following:

  • Banner Admin Pages (ex. SFAREGS, RHACOMM)
  • Banner Document Imaging (BDM)
  • Files saved in a network location (usually this a drive like X: or H:)
    • Moving these files temporarily or permanently to OneDrive can avoid needing a VPN
  • Argos reports

After reviewing the list above, employees may click here to request a VPN account.

Details

Details

Article ID: 113007
Created
Fri 7/31/20 3:18 PM
Modified
Mon 12/5/22 10:01 AM

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