Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Acceptable Use Policy for Computer Usage states, “All computers and mobile devices accessing any FDU resource must run an operating system and configuration that is supported by its vendor with regard to security patches and updates.”

This guide defines the lifecycle of our support for different operating systems.

Support Status Descriptions

Active (Default)	This platform is supported by FDU Computer Services & University Systems and Networking and new machines will be built with this platform unless otherwise requested.
Active	This platform is supported by FDU Computer Services & University Systems and Networking and will be installed on request.
Containment	This platform is currently supported by FDU Computer Services & University Systems and Networking but no new machines will be built with this platform. Platforms in containment will receive security updates and patches for the FDU supported software components. FDU Computer Services & University Systems and Networking Facilities will not provide new software or major revisions to existing software for these platforms.
Phasing Out	FDU Computer Services & University Systems and Networking is actively working to migrate assets away from this platform. Platforms go in to this status automatically 6 months before the FDU End of Support Date. Platforms may be placed in this status before that time.
EOL	This platform is no longer supported by FDU Computer Services & University Systems and Networking. Software support will be dropped from any asset running this platform. Other levels of support may be dropped as circumstances warrant. A valid reason is required to maintain an asset running this platform past the End of FDU Support date. All exceptions must be logged and periodically reviewed.

Supported Operating Systems

OS Family	Operating System	Latest Release	FDU Support Status	Vendor Release Date	Start of FDU Support	End of FDU Support	Latest Vendor EOL Date
Windows Desktop	Windows 11	23H2	Active (Default)	Oct-2023	Jul-2024	Oct-2026	Nov-2026
		22H2	Phasing Out	Sep-2022	Jul-2023	Jul-2024	Oct-2025
	Windows 10	22H2	Phasing Out	Oct-2022	Dec-2022	May-2025	Oct-2025
Apple Devices	macOS Sequoia	15	Active (Default)	Sept-2024	Nov-2024	Jun-2027	~2027
	macOS Sonoma	14	Active (Default)	Sep-2023	Nov-2023	Jun-2026	~2026
	macOS Ventura	13	Phasing Out	Oct-2022	Dec-2022	Jun-2025	~2025

The instructions below pertain to any Vancouver user that will use the Secure Print, Scan to email, and Copy functions of the Xerox printers.

Account Balances

Vancouver users have the following account balances listed below:

1. Free Quota, is a designated account balance that is applied to all the students and is auto-replenished on schedule – before the start of the semester. This is the first balance that gets deducted after which the secondary “Paid_Balance” goes into effect.
   
2. Paid Balance is the amount credited onto a student’s account when they pay for extra printing credits.

Free Quota Account Balance Automated Replenishment

Each user listed below has a specified amount of Free Quota replenished according to a schedule:

• Adjuncts: $1000.00 replenished at the start of the school year
  
• Student IT Assistants And Student Workers: $200.00 replenished at the start of every school term
  
• Staff and Faculty: $1000.00 replenished at the start of every school term
  
• Students: $10.00 replenished at the start of every school term

Paid Balance Reload / Replenishment

The instructions below are for Students on how to reload/replenish their Paid Balances:

1. Go to Enrollment Services to pay for the amount they wish to recharge
   
2. Bring the receipt to IT Office to request the reload for their Paid Balance

1. Users can either swipe their badge or use their FDU NetID and password to log in. To use your credentials press the “Keyboard” button on the top right of the screen

• If upon swiping your badge the following screen appears on the Xerox printer screen. Enter your credentials to associate them with your account. For a detailed walkthrough, play the video below:

To check your total balance from the printer, log into that printer and press the “Access Device” button. The balance will be displayed on the screen.

1. To release a print job after you have sent a print job to the appropriate printer and logged into that printer. Press the “Print Release” button

• To print all jobs under the queue press the checkbox above all the jobs (2) then press the “Print” button (5)
  
• To print a selection of the jobs, select the appropriate checkbox beside the jobs you want to print (3), then press the “Print” button (5)
  
• To delete jobs from the printer’s queue, select the appropriate checkbox beside the jobs you want to delete (3), then press the “Trashcan” button (4)

2. To log off of the printer, press the “Log Out” icon on the top right next to your name

1. To start a scan-to-email job, log into a printer and press the “Scan” button

2. You can press the “Star“’ button (4) immediately to start scanning
   
   • Optionally you can edit the Subject and Filename entries (2) and the scan settings (3)

3. To log off of the printer, press the “Log Out” icon on the top right next to your name

1. To start a copy job, log into a printer and press the “Access Device” button

2. Press “Access Device“

• To return to the PaperCut MF main screen, press the “PaperCut MF” button

3. To copy, press the “Copy” button

4. Enter the number of copies and then press the “Star“’ button for the default selection (Auto Detect Color, 1-1 Sided copies). Optionally you can change the settings shown in the yellow box below, then press the “Star” button

• You can delete the job at any point in the previous screens by pressing the “Delete” button. If only N number of pages have been printed, you will only be charged N times

5. To log off of the printer, press your username on the top left and then press the “Log Out” button.

6. Press the “Log Out” button again

Accessing your Papercut Account

The user console can be accessed via vanpd-papercut.vancouver.fdu.edu.

1. Log in using your FDU netID then select the “Login” button

2. You can review your Transaction History, Balances, Recent Print Jobs & Jobs Pending Release by selecting the appropriate tab on the left-hand side. You can also see your environmental impact according to your print, scan & copy activities

Creating strong, secure passwords is essential to protecting your personal information and maintaining the safety of your FDU NetID account. This article provides clear guidelines for password creation, including complexity requirements, helpful tips, and best practices to ensure your account remains secure. By following these guidelines, you can create passwords that are not only compliant with university policies but also resilient against potential threats.

Guidelines for Passwords

• Passwords must be between 8-16 characters
• Pass a basic complexity check

Password Requirements:

• At least one uppercase letter
• At least one lowercase letter
• At least one number
• At least one special character

Passwords must not:

• Contain your first or last name
• Be the same as any prior passwords

Helpful Tips:

• Longer passwords (or “passphrases”) can be created using a phrase or sentence. These are easy to remember but difficult for others to guess.
• A short, meaningful phrase or sentence is often easier to recall.

Other Important Password-Related Guidelines:

• Your account is your responsibility. Do not share your password with others, including technicians. FDU IT staff will never ask for your password.
• Avoid choosing a password based on personal information that someone who knows you could guess.
• Do not use your FDU NetID or your name/department name as your password.
• Refrain from using your FDU NetID and password to access third-party systems (e.g., online shopping, newspapers, travel websites).
• Avoid letting software save or store your passwords. This increases the risk of unauthorized access and makes it harder to remember your password if you don’t type it in regularly.
• Always log out of programs or websites and close your browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome) when done, especially on public computers.
• Treat your passwords as valuable and protect them accordingly.

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To learn how to change your NETID password, follow the steps in this article:

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For more details, refer to the University’s Password Policy:

Logging into Perceptive

1. To login, use your FDU NetID (Email credentials):

2. After you login, you should have a screen that looks something like this:

Capture

1. To capture a document to store in Perceptive, click on the Capture tab on the main Experience screen.

2. Now the Capture screen will display.
3. Now you will choose the appropriate Application Plan to Use
4. Make sure that in the box on the top left under the Perceptive logo and Capture has the correct Capture Profile you will use to store the document.  In this example, the Ext Capture Profile Learning House Staff has been chosen.  When chosen, the Document Properties box will appear on the right side of the screen with the appropriate field labels.

5. Now click on the Capture tab next to the Capture Profile that you picked.  A new dialog box will appear:

6. Click on the Browse tab.  This will bring up File Explorer.  Choose the file you want to save to Perceptive. 

7. When you click Open, it will bring you back to the Dialog Box.  There will be a pause and when the document has been selected, the message “1 file selected” will appear.  

8. Click on the highlighted tab that says “Done”.
9. The Capture screen re-appears and the selected document will appear in a box on the left.  The Document Properties box will re-appear on the right. 

10. In the first field, choose the drawer in which you wish to store the document.  Now fill in the remaining fields with the appropriate information. 

11. When done filling in the data, click on the Save tab at the top middle of the screen next to the Capture drop down.  
12. Once you click Save, the document has been stored in Perceptive and you will see a “Success” message highlighted in green:

13. The data that you entered will also disappear from the Document Properties box.  Now you are ready to capture your next document for Perceptive going through the same steps that you just went through.

Document Search

1. To search for a document in Perceptive Experience, click on the Documents tab on the main Experience screen.

2. Now the Documents Search screen will display.  On the left hand side, a column labeled “Document Views” will appear showing the drawers for which you will have access.  Please highlight and click on the appropriate drawer where you document resides.  

Also, two boxes will appear in the middle – a white box with the words “Search in the name of the highlighted drawer on the left”. The second blue box says Enter Search Criteria.

• To enter search criteria, click inside the white box.  A new row of boxes will appear between the two original boxes.  These new boxes are the criteria and method you wish to conduct a search.  The first box is labeled “Add constraint”.  It is a dropdown box with a list of keys you may search on.  Name will always appear as the first entry.  Do not attempt to use that constraint.  It is not what you think it might be.   It is a parameter that we do not use.  Choose the constraint or key that you wish from the drop down – usually ID number or Last Name.  The second box is also a drop down box.  It is for the operation that will be performed – normally you would choose “starts with” or “equal to”.  The third box is where you would type in the actual value of the key you are looking for, usually the last name or ID number of the person you are searching for.  There is a wild card that you can use if you are unsure about the spelling of the key or the complete ID number.  The wildcard is the percent sign (%).  An example would be BRAN% or %ancon% or 01234%.  Also in the case of ID numbers, the leading zero is important to include.  If searching for ID# 0956712 using “equal to” you must make sure that the leading zero is included. 

• Below is an example of a search where I want to find MIS COLLEAGUE Account Requests for anyone who has an ID number beginning with “14”.  I would click on the clear white box to get the three prompt boxes.  I would then put in the Constraint (Key), then the operand and finally the value of what I am searching for – ID number – starts with – 14.  I would then click on the Add button and that gets entered into the previously blank search box.  You may add another constraint (key) if you like or just click on the blue Search button at the very right.

• Here is another example below where I am looking for anyone in this drawer that has the string ‘ranc’ in the last name. Notice the operand and the placement of the % signs in the value field.

Editing Process

Editing projects can vary greatly in complexity, from straightforward cuts to those requiring specific graphics, logos, music tracks, and lower-thirds. To ensure a smooth and efficient editing process, it’s important to communicate these requirements to our team prior to production. This allows us to be prepared and begin editing shortly after the video has been recorded.

For more complex video projects, involving a variety of unique elements like graphics, B-ROLL, transitions, voiceovers, and music tracks, collaboration between the editor and producer is key. This process typically involves the editor sending raw footage to the producer, who then uses the Frame.io platform to make edit decisions and provide additional stylistic guidance.

A preview version is created based on this feedback and emailed back to the producer for review. This cycle of review and revision may require several iterations, potentially two to four passes, before reaching a final version. This final product is then subject to approval by individuals responsible for the video project, ensuring that it meets all necessary standards and criteria.

Cost and Billing

To prevent excessive printing, the Department of Computing Services charges students a small fee for printing in the FDU Computer Labs. Black and white printing costs $0.05 per page and color printing is $0.25 per page.

Each student pays a technology fee which includes $10.00 of lab printing for each of the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Printing charges above the $10.00 per semester will appear as a Printing Fee on the next tuition bill.  

The $10 per semester printing credit is a standard allotment that expires each semester and has no cash value. No refunds will be given for pages not printed and unused prints for each semester’s allotment do not carry forward.

FDU staff and faculty members can use lab printers on a limited basis without charge for the purpose on conducting FDU business. Please use your department’s printer(s) as your primary printing resource. Faculty and staff members are limited to 200 pages per semester. Any attempt to print past this quota will result in an error message stating that the account does not have enough credit.

Note: You are responsible for all activity on your account. If you share your password with others or forget to log out, you will be held responsible for any activity done via your account, including printing charges. Computing Services strongly recommends that you use non-trivial passwords and log out completely before leaving a workstation.

View and Manage your Lab Printing

1. Hovering your cursor on the Papercut tray icon shows the Balance

2. When you click on the Papercut tray icon, it opens a new window as seen below:

3. Clicking on the “Details…” button on the lower right of the Balance within the Papercut window opens a web browser that will let the user log in and see their job history

Receiving Credit for Printing Errors

Credit will be given for errors caused by the printer (paper jams, toner problems, etc.) In such situations, please take the bad printouts to a Lab Assistant in Dreyfuss, Dickinson Hall, or University Hall. Your information will be taken, and reimbursement will be made in the form of a credit applied to your total charge for the semester. Situations which could have been prevented before printing, such as extra blank pages at the end of a document, will not be reimbursed.

Can I Use My Own Paper in These Printers?

No. Jobs are printed as they are received. There is the possibility that after loading the printer with your paper someone will print a job that will then be printed out on your paper. Transparencies and mailing labels are not allowed in the lab printers due to the high heat that laser printers use and the potential for damage to the equipment.

Project Storage

Multimedia Services ensures the long-term preservation of all video material by storing and backing it up indefinitely on Sony CI, our cloud-based video storage library. This comprehensive backup encompasses everything from raw footage and project files to graphic files and the final program. Should your video project require updates in the future, we have the capability to access and revise the project as needed.

Project Delivery

Multimedia Services delivers final program material using Frame.io, offering a rapid, secure way to send large files. This platform facilitates team collaboration with features for leaving time-coded notes. While the Frame.io link enables previews and approvals by project stakeholders, it is not intended for long-term storage. After video approval and download, the content is archived and the link will expire.

Should you require access to a completed project, please email danielpando@fdu.edu.

The following PC laptop accessories for university-owned Apple MacBook Pro and Lenovo laptops may be purchased from our approved vendors. Please use the following PC laptop accessories list and vendor contact information below to help guide you when obtaining optional laptop accessories.

Lenovo PC Laptop Accessories

Only one A/C adapter will be provided with the new Lenovo laptops. If a user needs a second A/C adaptor they will need to order the part below. The A/C adapters for the current Lenovo laptops will not be compatible with the new models.

Accessory	Description	Part Number	Cost
A/C Power Adapter	Lenovo AC power adapter (USB Type-C)	4X20M26252	$54.99 from Lenovo
A/C Power Adapter	Lenovo AC power adapter (USB Type-C)	4X20M26252	$52.59 from CDW-G
A/C Power Adapter	Lenovo AC power adapter (USB Type-C)	4X20M26252	$54.99 from GovConnection.com

Accessory	Description	Part Number	Inputs	Cost
Multi-Monitor Docking Station	Lenovo ThinkPad Universal USB-C Dock – This model is essential for connecting more than one external monitor to up to three external monitors.	40AY0090US	1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort	$204.40 from CDW-G
Multi-Monitor Docking Station	Lenovo ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock – This model can connect one 8K display and up to four 4K display external monitors.	40B00135US	1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort	288.79 from CDW-G
Single and Dual-Monitor Docking Station	Lenovo ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock – This model supports a single external monitor setup or dual external monitor setups, up to two UHD 4K resolution monitors.	40AF0135US	2 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort	$252.22 from CDW-G
Single Monitor Travel Hub or Docking Station	Lenovo Powered USB-C Travel Hub – This model supports a single external monitor setup. Features one ethernet port, one USB Type-A port, one USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A port, and one USB-C power port.	4X90S92381	1 HDMI, 1 VGA	$82.28 from CDW-G

Keyboards will not need to be replaced for users that already have them. Users that are new to the PC laptop docking station setup may want to buy a wired USB keyboard. There are no IT requirements for purchasing keyboards; however, if users want to go with a basic model, they can order the below part number.

Accessory	Description	Part Number	Cost
Wired USB Keyboard	Lenovo Preferred Pro II USB Keyboard – US English	4X30M86879	$26.17 from CDW-G

There are no IT requirements for purchasing external wired USB mice; however, if a user wants to go with a basic model, they can order the below part number.

Accessory	Description	Part Number	Cost
USB Mouse	Lenovo Essential USB Mouse	4Y50R20863	$18.80 from CDW-G

There are no IT requirements for purchasing an external wireless keyboard and mouse combo set; however, if a user would like to go with a basic model, they can order the below part number.

Accessory	Description	Part Number	Cost
Wireless Keyboard	Logitech MK850 Performance Keyboard and Mouse (wireless)	920-008219	$67.07 from CDW-G

Users ordering the ThinkPad USB-C Dock Gen 2 Multi-Monitor Docking Station will need an accompanying monitor with at least an HDMI connection.

For users who already have a monitor and wish to use it with one of the new docking stations, your existing monitor will need to have either HDMI or Display Port (DP) connection. If your monitor only has Display Port (DP), you will need an HDMI to Display Port (DP) adapter. Users should check their current monitor connections for compatibility; if new monitors are required or desired, please choose from the list below.

Accessory	Description	Part Number	Inputs	Features	Cost
24″ External Monitor	Lenovo ThinkVision T24i-30 – LED monitor – Full HD (1080p) – 23.8″	63CFMAR1US	HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA	Built-in Camera: No Built-in USB Hub: Yes	$273.36 from CDW-G. This monitor is the preferred 24″ model to purchase
24″ External Monitor	Lenovo ThinkVision T24v-30 – LED monitor – Full HD (1080p) – 23.8″	63D8MAR3US	HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA	Built-in Camera: Yes Built-in USB Hub: Yes	$290.69 from CDW-G. This monitor is the preferred 24″ model to purchase if the Lenovo ThinkVision T24i-30, listed above, is unavailable or the user requires a built-in web camera
24″ External Monitor	Lenovo ThinkVision P24h-30 – LED monitor – QHD – 24″	63B3GAR6US	HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C	Built-in Camera: No Built-in USB Hub: Yes	$421.60 from CDW-G
24″ External Monitor	LG UltraGear 24GQ50B-B – LED monitor – Full HD (1080p) – 23.8″	24GQ50B-B	HDMI, DisplayPort	Built-in Camera: No Built-in USB Hub: No	$157.85 from CDW-G
27″ External Monitor	Lenovo ThinkVision P27q-30 – LED monitor – QHD – 27″	63A2GAR1US	HDMI, DisplayPort	Built-in Camera: No Built-in USB Hub: Yes	$394.66 from CDW-G. This monitor is the preferred 27″ model to purchase
27″ External Monitor	Lenovo ThinkVision T27hv-30 – LED monitor – QHD – 27″	63D6UAR3US	HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C	Built-in Camera: Yes Built-in USB Hub: Yes	$546.74 from CDW-G
27″ External Monitor	Lenovo ThinkVision T27i-30 – LED monitor – Full HD (1080p)	63A4MAR1US	HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA	Built-in Camera: No Built-in USB Hub: Yes	$286.84 from CDW-G
27″ External Monitor	LG 27BK430H-B – LED monitor – Full HD (1080p) – 27″ – HDR	27BK430H-B	HDMI, VGA	Built-in Camera: No Built-in USB Hub: No	$160.74 from CDW-G

Apple MacBook Pro Laptop Accessories

Accessory	Description	Part Number	Cost
A/C Power Adapter	Apple USB-C – Power Adapter – 96 Watt	MX0J2AM/A	$63.19 from CDW-G
A/C Power Adapter	Apple Power Cable – 24 pin USB-C to MagSafe 3 – 6.6 ft	MLYV3AM/A	$41.65 from CDW-G

Accessory	Description	Part Number	Inputs	Cost
Single Monitor Docking Station or Hub	HyperDrive Ultimate USB-C Hub – This model supports a single external monitor setup. One HDMI port supports video resolutions up to 4K at 30 Hz. Featuring three USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports, 1 USB Type-C Power Delivery port, one ethernet port, and one 3.5mm audio jack, plus SD and microSD card readers.	HD30FGRAY	1 HDMI, 1 Mini DisplayPort, 1 VGA	$89.99 from B&H.com. This model is the preferred single monitor hub to purchase
Dual-Monitor Docking Station or Hub	HYPER HyperDrive Viper 10-in-2 USB Type-C Hub (Space Gray) – This model is essential for connecting up to two external monitors. This hub provides two HDMI and three USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports, as well as ports for Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm audio, and USB Type-C with 60W of power delivery. UHS-1 SD and microSD card readers are also present.	HD392-GRAY	2 HDMI	$129.99 from CDW-G. $129.99 from B&H.com. This model is the preferred dual-monitor hub to purchase
Single Monitor Docking Station or Hub	HYPER Hyperdrive 4-In-1 USB Type-C Hub – This model supports a single external monitor setup. Supports a single 4K display at 60 Hz via the one HDMI port. Featuring two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports and one USB Type-C port to deliver up to 100W of pass-through power to your laptop or tablet.	HD41	1 HDMI	$59.99 from B&H.com. This model does not contain an ethernet port
Single Monitor Docking Station or Hub	HyperDrive 5-Port USB Type-C Hub – This model supports a single external monitor setup. Supports a single 4K monitor at 60 Hz via the one HDMI port. Features two USB Type-A ports, one ethernet port, and one USB Type-C port to deliver up to 86W of power to your laptop or tablet.	HDMB2	1 HDMI	$84.59 from CDW-G
Single Monitor Travel Hub or Docking Station	Lenovo Powered USB-C Travel Hub – This model supports a single external monitor setup. Features one ethernet port, one USB Type-A port, one USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A port, and one USB-C power port.	4X90S92381	1 HDMI, 1 VGA	$82.28 from CDW-G

Accessory	Description	Part Number	Inputs	Features	Cost
24″ External Monitor	ASUS ProArt PA247CV – LED monitor – Full HD (1080p) – 23.8″	PA247CV	HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C	Built-in Camera: No Built-in USB Hub: Yes	$201.69 from CDW-G

You may also refer to the Lenovo PC Laptop Accessories – Monitors section above to make an external monitor choice selection for the Apple MacBook Pro.

Accessories

There are no IT requirements for purchasing USB flash drives. USB 3.0 is recommended. Users are reminded about adhering to the Written Information Security Program (WISP). No WISP-protected data may be placed on external devices without specific authorization, as indicated in the policy.

There are no IT requirements for purchasing external hard drives. USB 3.0 is recommended. Users are reminded about the Written Information Security Program (WISP). No WISP-protected data may be placed on external devices without specific authorization as indicated in the policy.

For a current list of approved printers and scanners, please reach out to the Purchasing Department. Please remember that most printers don’t have USB printer cables included upon purchase.

Purchasing

To purchase any of the laptop accessories listed above, please submit a PO to the Purchasing Department. Users need to get a quote from either vendor through the contact information below. Please reference the item numbers from the attached quotes. Unless stated otherwise, the products listed are currently available. Prices may vary. Other University approved vendor reseller information and common products that departments may be interested in purchasing can be found by visiting:

Departments should consolidate orders as much as possible. There is no additional discount for quantity. Departments should designate the ‘ship to’ to their respective department. Vendors’ contact information is listed below.

What is Qualtrics?

Qualtrics is a simple web-based survey tool that provides the opportunity to conduct online survey research, evaluations, and many other data collection activities.

One of the many advantages is the ease of learning to use Qualtrics to:

• Build surveys with multiple question styles
• Distribute the surveys with a website link (there are other ways to distribute as well)
• Analyze data collected

Of great importance, the university currently has a license for all faculty, staff, and students (some caveats with student accounts discussed if you all desire)

Benefits of Qualtrics

• Simple and intuitive formatting of surveys
• Visually appealing for respondents and survey builder
• Computer and smartphone compatible
• Flexibility of survey dissemination
• Multiple data formats (e.g., CSV, TSV, XML, SPSS)

If you need assistance please contact Manish Wadhwa at (201)-692-7074 or Email Manish@fdu.edu

The Report Message add-in works with Outlook to allow you to report suspicious messages to Microsoft and manage how your Microsoft 365 email account treats these messages.

Messages marked as junk by your Microsoft 365 email account are automatically moved to your Junk Email folder. However, spammers and phishing attempts are continually evolving. If you receive a junk email in your Inbox, you can use the Report Message add-in to send the message to Microsoft, helping improve spam filters. If you find an email in your Junk Email folder that is not spam, you can use the add-in to mark it as legitimate, move it to your Inbox, and report the false positive to help Microsoft enhance the filters.

What is Junk Email?

Junk email, often referred to as spam, consists of messages you do not want to receive. These emails may advertise unwanted products or contain content that is offensive. If you select the Junk option, a copy of the message may be sent to Microsoft to improve spam filters, and the message will be moved to your Junk Email folder.

What is Phishing?

Phishing is a tactic used to trick you into disclosing personal information, such as bank account numbers and passwords. Phishing messages often appear legitimate but contain deceptive links that lead to fake websites. If you select Phishing, a copy of the message may be sent to Microsoft to improve filters, and the message will be moved to your Junk Email folder.

For more information and tips on spotting phishing emails, please refer to the following support article:

How to Spot a Phishing Scam

Microsoft has recently updated the process for reporting phishing or junk emails in Microsoft 365 Outlook and classic Outlook clients. With this update, a new Report Message button is now available in a dedicated tab within the Outlook client.

Reporting a Message as Phishing/Junk

By default, the Report button is inactive (grayed out). To activate the button and report a message as phishing or junk, the email must first be highlighted.

To report a message as Phishing or Junk:

1. Click on the email message you want to report
2. Click the “Report” button
3. Select either “Report phishing” or “Report junk” to properly submit the message

4. Click “OK” on the confirmation window

A secondary window will appear, explaining that regularly reporting junk emails helps improve junk email filtering in the future.

What is a Legitimate Email?

A legitimate email is one that comes from a sender you know, are expecting, or that has been mistakenly marked as junk. If this happens, you can use the Report button to mark the message as Not Junk. This will move the message from your Junk Email folder back to your Inbox.

Reporting Messages as Not Junk:

1. Click on the “Junk Email” folder in Outlook
2. Select the email message you want to report as “Not Junk“
3. Click the “Report” button
4. Select “Not Junk” to properly report the message