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Connect to the Campus VPN on an iOS Device

Add the Campus VPN
  1. Download the Ivanti Secure Access Client from the App Store
    • If this is a UCD-issued device, the application may already be installed 
  2. Open the Ivanti application and enter the URL: vpn.ucdavis.edu
  3. On the next page, enter Campus VPN as the connection name and click Connect.
  4. For "Secure Access" Would Like to Add VPN Configurations.

Use Google Photos to Transfer Photos from your iPhone

  1. Install Google Photos on your iPhone. Open the App Store and search for Google Photos. You will need to be signed in with an Apple ID.
  2. Open the Google Photo app and Allow access to photos. You can choose specific photos or auto back up all photos (recommended for work phones).
  3. Sign in to Google Photo with your UCD Account. 
  4. NOTE: Photos will only sync when the app is open. So use this as your primary photo app to ensure it syncs.
  5. Choose what quality you want. Original Quality is recommended.

Updating Your Lived Name and Gender

Overview

As part of the Gender Recognition & Lived Name Initiative at UC Davis, UC Davis is working actively to ensure that all students, faculty, and staff have their lived name and gender across all UC Davis technologies.

However, you may have noticed that you now have a middle name in the Office 365 Global Address List (GAL), or the name listed is not the name you prefer. You can update your listing in the GAL by updating your lived name.

Upgrade to the Microsoft 365 version of Office

The Microsoft 365 version of Office is now available for installation via the UC Davis Self-Service Application.

Admin IT Client Services is already installing this version of Office on new computers. To see which version of Office you are running, in any Office application such as Outlook, go to File > Office account.

Campus VPN Tunneling Options

As of 11/18/2020, IET has added an option for 'Full-Tunnel' VPN connections. Previously, the VPN only operated as 'Split-Tunnel.'

Zoom for Outlook Add-In

Learn how to enable the Zoom Add-in for Outlook to enable easy Zoom schedule via your calendar items.

Securing Zoom Meetings

Secure your Zoom meetings from disruptive "crashers" -- and learn how to use Zoom's new Security Toolbar to deal with these uninvited guests.

New Campus VPN Provides Increased Capacity

Due to the unprecedented growth of remote work associated with COVID-19, the campus has launched an additional VPN option for general-purpose computing. Unless you have specialized needs (such as developer/sysadmin access), we recommend you switch to this new service.

How to Work from Home

Away from your desk and need to check your email or access your files? Find out how.

Beware of Phony Gift Card Email Scams

Scammers are trying to steal your money with gift card scam emails. Don't become the next victim. Read how to recognize these threats to keep you and your money safe.