IT Inductions
Register onto a free session to find out about IT at the University.
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 IT support
The IT support team are available to help
by phone, email and chat.
Study Anywhere
Find out how to connect to the University virtually, store your files online, attend online lectures and get IT training.
Connecting to Campus WiFi
Find out how to connect to campus WiFi from any device – whether on campus, in your halls or across 70 other locations across Portsmouth.
Accessing your email inbox
Find out how to access Gmail and the Google Apps Suite and set up email forwarding to another email client.
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.
Google Housekeeping
This article provides instructions on how to complete Google housekeeping to reduce storage. The article includes information on locating and deleting emails, forms, sites and files.
If you need any help or support, please email ittraining@port.ac.uk
Guide to the Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Find out how to download and install our VPN so you can connect to University services even when you're off campus.
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.
How to Store Your Files
Find out how to store your files online and on the University system, and how to recover lost files.
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.
Keep your university account safe and secure
Find out how to retrieve your account, change your password and set up 2-step verification.
Digital Skills Training for Students
Improve your digital skills for free with training courses on Google, Excel, Word and more.
Contact IT support
The IT Support team are available by email, phone and chat to help you get connected and stay online.
Finishing at University and your IT & Library access
As you near the end of your academic journey at the University, it’s time to start thinking about the data, documents and emails you wish to keep after you leave.
PC availability in open access areas
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Rooms available for extra IT open access
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BYOD Worksations
Bring your own device to our dedicated workstations, complete with:
4K ultra wide curved monitors with keyboard, mouse and docking station. Can be used with a USB C connection to your own device.
Located at:
◽Library Floor 1 ◽ULC Floor 4 ◽Eldon Cafe ◽Portland Cafe ◽Library Floor 2 ◽Liongate Maths Cafe ◽Park Cafe ◽Richmond Floor 2
Laptop availability on campus
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