University IT

New look for two-step authentication

Starting Oct. 25, everyone will see a redesigned browser experience when using Stanford’s two-step authentication.

Stanford Webex dial-in phone number is changing

Stanford University Box: UIT begins scheduled migrations

The ongoing effort to reduce the use of Stanford University Box is entering its final phase. University IT (UIT) is providing a centrally-supported service that can move existing data in your Box account into a new folder on Google My Drive, Google Shared drives, or Microsoft OneDrive.

Update your Apple devices now to protect against spyware

On Sept. 13, Apple issued emergency software updates for the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac computers after security researchers uncovered a flaw that allows highly invasive spyware to infect devices without a single click. University IT urges immediate updates to all Apple devices.

Cardinal Print now available for students

Cardinal Print devices have been installed in a variety of locations around campus for printing, scanning and copying.

Academic and research software available at no charge

Thanks to new university funding, a number of software subscriptions widely used by researchers, engineers, scientists, educators, and students will be available at no charge to individual users.

Return to campus tech checklist

UIT’s Technology Guide for incoming students

This guide from University IT has information and resources for helping incoming students get started with technology on campus.

How to use Cardinal Print to print, scan and copy on campus

When you return to campus this fall, you'll find more than 100 Cardinal Print devices in a variety of convenient locations, including libraries and residence halls.

Improving the accessibility of digital content

Improving the accessibility of your digital content makes it possible for everyone—including individuals with disabilities—to engage and participate in the research, education, and social mission of the university.

New Zoom tools support inclusivity

Zoom’s new accessibility features, including closed captioning, are easy to use and help everyone catch every word that’s spoken.

Here’s how to add pronouns to your Slack profile

Your Stanford Slack profile has a new optional feature to make your preferred pronouns visible to everyone in the Stanford Slack community.

Commencement Weekend details on the Stanford Mobile app

For quick access to information about Commencement Weekend, look no further than the Stanford Mobile app.

Customize your news feed on Stanford Mobile

The most recent Stanford Mobile app release brings a more accessible and unified view of all the latest news stories across Stanford, and an easy way to share them with others.

Do you use Stanford Box to store documents? Change is coming

On  June 30, Box will transition all Stanford Box users to its new web user interface. Here's what to expect.

Mobile hotspot service lets you work or learn from anywhere

University IT hotspots allow up to 20 connections and let you to take a classroom, workspace, meeting or retreat outside or to an alternate location.  

Stanford pilot-testing new Slack feature that lets channels have audio-only conversations

Stanford is participating in a pilot program for Slack Huddles, a new social audio feature that lets you talk, live and ad-hoc, with your teammates in a Slack channel.

University IT now offers virtual meeting and webinar support

If you're planning an upcoming virtual meeting or event, and worried about the technology logistics, we’re here to help.

Overwhelmed by storage options? University IT has a new tool to help you choose

Variety can be a good thing, yet it can complicate decision-making. While the university provides many storage options, we now have a storage recommendation tool to help you confidently choose a solution that meets your specific needs.

Create a Slack workspace for your course from Canvas

Thanks to a partnership between Stanford University IT and Learning Technologies and Spaces, instructors in most schools can create private Slack workspaces for their courses directly through the Canvas tool.

Cardinal Print: your all-in-one solution for printing, scanning, and copying

When faculty, staff, and students return to campus, Cardinal Print multifunctional devices (MFDs) will be the new go-to device to fulfill printing, scanning, and copying needs.

Conversations with Extraordinary Leaders in Neurodiversity

Join us for the third virtual event in the "Conversations with Extraordinary Leaders" speaker series on April 20, 2021.

Hone Your Skills at Stanford WebCamp: April 29 to May 1

Stanford WebCamp is a free event created for the Stanford community and by the Stanford community to discuss the ins and outs of building websites and research tools.

Drupal 9 Upgrade Won’t Require a Rebuild

Stanford Web Services does the heavy lifting so you don’t have to.

Eduroam Replaces “Stanford Secure” Wireless Network

Stanford said a final goodbye to its original encrypted wireless network, “Stanford Secure,” on Monday, March 22, 2021. Those who prefer to use an encrypted, authenticated wireless connection can now use the eduroam network.

Slack accounts to align with other Stanford collaboration tools

Stanford Slack accounts need to be registered using an email address in this format: <SUNetID>@stanford.edu. This will allow the information in Slack to better align with other Stanford collaboration tools.