PC Availability and IT Support

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Everything you need to get connected

Explore all the options available to you, from support accessing software to PC availability on campus and remote access

For help managing your university account, finding available laptops and computer, and connecting from anywhere, our IT Support team are always on hand.

Get detailed guides on how to connect to the University VPN, access and download software, add credit to your printing account and more.

Need a computer? See our PC and laptop availability in real time.

Contact Information Services

E: servicedesk@port.ac.uk

T: 023 9284 7777

C: Chat with us using the pop-up on the right of this page (during IS Service Desk core hours only)

Raise a ticket

Study anywhere

Find out how to connect to the University virtually, store your files online, attend online lectures and get IT training.

Get access

Connecting to campus wifi

Find out how to connect to campus WiFi from any device

Connect to eduroam

Accessing your email inbox

Find out how to access Gmail and the Google Apps Suite and set up email forwarding to another email client.

Discover your Gmail

Using university computers and laptops

Find out where to find available computers across campus, how to use them and how to borrow a laptop when you need one.

Student getting IT advice in open access room

Discover open access

VPN Guide

Find out how to download and install our VPN so you can connect to University services even when you're off campus.

Student using laptop in university halls

Connect to VPN

Access and download software

Use our apps store, AppsAnywhere, to download essential software and find out what else is available to you while you're a student.

Student using software on university computer

Get software

How to store your files

Find out how to store your files online and on the University system, and how to recover lost files.

Go to file storage guide

Printing on campus

Find out where and how to print on campus, keep your printing credit topped up, and how to print large documents and posters.

How to print

Keep your account safe and secure

Find out how to retrieve your account, change your password and set up 2-step verification.

Stay safe online

Get free IT training

Improve your digital skills for free with free training courses on Google, Excel, Word and more.

Improve your skills

Contact IT Support

The IT Support team are available by email, phone and chat to help you get connected and stay online.

Get help

PC availability in open access areas

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Rooms available for extra IT open access

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Laptop availability on campus

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