Top5 / Move-in Checklist

First things, first! Miami University IT Services provides key systems and technical support to all Miami students. Just follow our move-in checklist to get connected, get service, and get support. You can also get to #KnowIT when you follow us on Instagram: @miamiuits.

Your move-in checklist

Connect to the Miami Wi-Fi network

• Connect your personal computer to MiamiOH-Secure
  • Connect your PC to MiamiOH-Secure
  • Connect your Mac to MiamiOH-Secure
• Connect your mobile device to MiamiOH-Secure
  • Connect your iOS device to MiamiOH-Secure
  • Connect your Android device to MiamiOH-Secure
• Connect Miami email (and calendar)
  • Set up Miami email on your Android device
  • Set up Miami email on my iOS device
• Get on the virtual private network (VPN)
  • Use Cisco AnyConnect VPN for Windows
  • Use Cisco AnyConnect VPN for Mac
• Register gaming and media streaming devices to the network
  • Connect your gaming console to the Internet for multiplayer games
  • Connect my personal Wi-Fi devices to MiamiOH-MyDevices
• Connect to eduroam for use when traveling to other connected institutions
• Check out the history of and fun facts about Wi-Fi at Miami

Set up your password recovery options

• Set up your password recovery options
• And while you're at it... set up a second device for use with Duo

Download free software

• Download free Microsoft Office for PC or Mac
• Download and configure Miami's Virtual Private Network (VPN)

Check out Google Workspace and other web apps

• Access your Miami email and myMiami
• Learn about other apps in the Google Workspace (including Calendar, Docs, and Drive)
  • Learn how to create recurring Google Calendar meetings
    • Hint: Put your class schedule in Google Calendar!
  • Learn how much storage you have access to in Google (Students, you get 500 GB!)
• Learn more about Canvas
• Learn more about TV services through Apogee Stream2
• Printing
  • Learn more about MUprint

Sign up for the Emergency Text Messaging System

• Learn more about the ETMS system 

And bonus! IT Help is available 24x7x365

• Search the Knowledge Base (KB)
• Live chat with IT Help
• Or call IT Help at 513-529-7900

Note

• Computer recommendations and information about student technology help can be found at the IT Services website