The easiest way to access your FDU email account on your mobile device is to install the Outlook app from either the App Store (Apple) or the Play Store (Android). We support and advise using this method due to the program’s robustness and integration of all Office365 features. Follow the steps below to install and set up the Outlook app on your phone.
Outlook App on Apple iOS and Android Mobile Devices
Use the links below to install the Outlook app onto your mobile device.
Launch the app and press on “Add Account” if on an Android device. It will then prompt you to input your FDU email address. On iOS, the app will launch and immediately ask you for your FDU email address. Once filled out press “Continue” on Android. On iOS press “Add Account”
You will be routed to the FDU Single Sign On Page, from here input your FDU email address and password and press “Sign In”
For security purposes, all applications which use FDU’s Single Sign On (NetID) require Duo two-factor authentication. After inputting your FDU NetID login information, Duo requires you to complete a method of second-factor authentication
Your FDU email account has now been added to your device successfully. Ensure the email account is listed on your Outlook application.
CrashPlan is a backup agent that will back up all data on a university device under the primary owner’s profile. The backup sets can be used for restoring data to a machine, whether it has been reformatted, replaced, or compromised. This document will outline the steps needed to install, activate, and restore data to a new or existing device.
CrashPlan is required on all University provided desktops and laptops to backup all University Business data to prevent data loss.
Who Can use CrashPlan?
CrashPlan is presently licensed for full-time faculty and full-time staff only. The University mandates CrashPlan for proper data security practices. If a user has personal data that they wish to exclude from being backed up, a folder labeled “Personal Documents” can be found and utilized in your “Documents” folder. This folder and its contents will be ignored by CrashPlan when your system is being backed up.
Personal Documents folder locations:
Windows PC
C:\users\username\Documents\Personal Documents\
macOS
/users/username/documents/Personal Documents/
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If the Personal Documents folder does not exist in your Documents folder, you can manually create it and the folder will be automatically ignored by CrashPlan.
Is My Data Secure?
CrashPlan uses AES-256 encryption is used when storing your backups and can only be accessed by theCrashPlan account owner and administrators.
What is Backed Up?
All data found in a user profile will be backed up by CrashPlan.
Location of User Profile:
Windows PC
C:\users\UserName\
macOS
/users/username/
Warning
Any data not stored in the user profile will NOT be backed up by CrashPlan. It is highly encouraged to store university business data within your user profile.
To install CrashPlanon your Windows PC, please follow the instructions below.
Note
CrashPlan is being automatically deployed to all systems owned by Faileigh Dickinson University.
Before Installing CrashPlan, you must be logged in as the owner of the machine using your NetID Credentials.
Open FDU Self Service Portal for Software on your University PC
Click on CrashPlan Backupand then click “Install” on the right-hand side
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It could take several minutes for the client to make the first connection and start the first backup.
The entire process will take approximately 5-7 minutes, depending on your internet speed. Once CrashPlanis installed, your account is automatically provisioned in the CrashPlansystem, and your backup will begin shortly.
To install CrashPlan on your macOS device, please follow the instructions below.
Note
CrashPlan is being automatically deployed to all systems owned by Faileigh Dickinson University.
Locate the FDU Self Service Portal in your applications folder or locating the icon on your dock
Locate CrashPlan Backup and click “Enroll”
After the package installs, you will be prompted to enter your FDU email address and then click “OK“
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It could take several minutes for the client to make the first connection and start the first backup.
The entire process will take approximately 5-7 minutes, depending on your internet speed. Once CrashPlan is installed, your account is automatically provisioned in the CrashPlan system, and your backup will begin shortly.
This process is used when someone will be assigned a second device and wishes to have it backed up or if the CrashPlan needs to be re-installed on the same device. Because an account already exists, it cannot be provisioned automatically. It must be manually setup either to replace an existing device or create a new backup set on the second computer.
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In order to proceed, CrashPlan must be installed prior to continuing, please refer back to the Install instructions for your operating system from the CrashPlan User Guide. A link is found at the bottom of this page.
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A backup set is CrashPlan’s way of describing the backup configuration and what files are being backed up.
Click on the CrashPlan app in the system tray (PC) or Menu bar (macOS) and then click “Setup Device”
If prompted, log in to the FDU NetID Portal and proceed through the FDU single sign-on process
Click “Replace Existing”
Click “Start” to continue with the replace existing device process
Select the device from the list you are replacing and click “Continue”
Click “Select Files” on the following window
Select and Choose which files you wish to replace by placing a checkmark next to each. When finished, click “Restore Files”
The next window will allow you to select how you wish to restore your files. Make your selections and click “Go”
The next window will display download progress for the restore process. You can continue forward by clicking “Continue” at the bottom
The next window Downloads the Files to your device. When the transfer is completed, click “Next”
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You can close this window and continue working or you can click transfer more files and repeat the steps for additional files. This will extend the time it needs to restore.
If you are unsure if you have CrashPlan installed and backing up your system, this quick guide will help give you some comfort.
Click on theCrashPlan icon from the system tray on Windows and the menu bar on macOS
CrashPlan Icon
The Progress will be displayed like in the Figure below
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Depending on your backup size, this could take anywhere from a few minutes to a few days. CrashPlan will continue to run and backup in the background. After the first successful backup, incremental backups will occur.
Accidentally deleted or unable to find a file? CrashPlan can help. Please follow the following guidelines in restoring lost or previous versions of files.
Click the CrashPlan System Tray or macOS menu bar Icon
CrashPlan Icon
Left-click on the gear symbol and left-click on “Open CrashPlan….”
If prompted, log in to the FDU Single sign-on Portal and proceed through the FDU DUO Multifactor authentication procedures
Click “Restore Files”
Select the device you wish to restore from
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If you have more than one backup device, please select the device from where you want to restore the file from.
You can select a date range from when you wish to restore from on the right-hand side
Navigate to the folder(s) and/or file(s) you wish to restore and place a check next to each one
Click “Restore Files”
Select how CrashPlan will restore your files. Click “Go” when finished
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Above are the recommended options for restoring files, this will help you find them more easily.
The time it takes to restore your files will depend on how much data is being restored, available system resources, and available bandwidth.
Using CrashPlan you can create backup sets that will back up your data to additional devices utilizing a schedule. This is useful to have immediate access to critical files in the event of data loss.
This guide is only needed if you wish to have a local backup of your data.
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If you schedule multiple backup sets to run at specific times and the backup sets go to the same destination, ensure that these times do not overlap. This ensures good backup performance.
Click the CrashPlan System Tray or macOS menu bar Icon
CrashPlan Icon
Left-click on the gear symbol and left-click on “Open CrashPlan….”
If prompted, log in to the FDU Single Sign-on Portal and proceed through the FDU DUO Multi-factor authentication procedures
From the CrashPlan console window, click the “Dropdown Arrow” symbol next to your device name to drop down a menu, then click “Add Backup Set…”
The next window will be the Add Backup Set configuration window.
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The “Add Set” button will be un-clickable until it is completely configured.
Click “Rename” to label your backup set
Changing Selected Files, click “Change”, and select the files and folders you wish to backup to a local destination
When finished click “Save“
Click “Change” to set your destination for your backup
Select your destination by clicking “Add Local Destination (usually an external hard drive) and click “Save“
Click “Add Set” to finalize the setup and start backing up to a local location
Your new back upset is finished and will begin backing up as configured.
CrashPlan will send users an email alert notifying of any incomplete backups of their devices.
The CrashPlan email alert will be sent from CrashPlan for Enterprise <noreply@crashplan.com>
The Subject line of the email will be labeled with: Critical: [Name of Device] not backed up
Backup Alert
You will receive an alert when your computer hasn’t backed up to CrashPlan for 5 calendar days. The email will look like the example below:
What to do if you get a backup alert
After receiving a CrashPlan backup alert email, you should locate the device the email specifies in need of backup. The CrashPlan device name will be listed in the Subject: line and Computer Name: line of the CrashPlan backup alert email. To locate the name of a CrashPlan device, left-click the CrashPlan “C” symbol icon in the Windows System Tray, also referred to as the notification area.
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The Windows System Tray or notification area is usually located on the bottom right of the Windows taskbar, next to the displayed digital clock.
For macOS users left-click CrashPlan symbol icon on the macOS icon menu bar. The CrashPlan device name will be displayed in the console. Ensure the CrashPlan application displays the same name as the CrashPlan backup alert email you received.
CrashPlan Symbol Icon
CrashPlan Device Name
After locating the correct specified device stated in the CrashPlan backup alert email, force a backup of the device by performing the following:
Left-click the “CrashPlan” System Tray or macOS menu bar Icon
CrashPlan Icon
Left-click “Run backup now“
Note
The backup may take some time to complete. This depends on the length of time since CrashPlan’s last complete backup and the amount of new data needed to be backed up.
This guide is designed to assist you in mastering both the classic and updated versions of the DUO Device Management Portal. It simplifies the process of modifying existing devices and integrating new ones into your multi-factor authentication setup.
Legacy DUO Device Management Portal
Accessing the legacy DUO Management Portal
In a Desktop or Laptop browser visit the “DUO Management Portal“. You will be prompted to authenticate through SSO and complete the Multi-factor Authentication process
After authenticating you’ll see the DUO Management Portal. This is where you can enroll new devices, reactivate, edit, or delete your existing devices
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Default Authentication Options
If you authenticate with more than one device, you can specify which you would like to be the default.
Click the “Default Device” drop-down menu and pick your default device for authentication. Click “Save” if you’re done making changes
You can choose which authentication method you prefer to use when logging in by clicking on the “When I log in” drop-down menu
Ask me to choose an authentication method: it will prompt you to select an option every time you log in
Automatically send this device a DUO Push: it will automatically send a DUO Push to your default device
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Reactivate Duo Mobile
Click on “Reactivate DUO Mobile” if you need to get DUO Push working on your phone, for example, if you replaced your phone with a new model but kept the same phone number.
After answering some questions about your device, you’ll receive a new QR code to scan with your phone, which will complete the DUO Mobile activation process
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Change Device Name
Click on “Change Device Name” to open up an interface to change the display name of your phone
Type in the new name and click “Save“
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Remove Device
Click the “trash” icon button to delete a device
Confirm that you want to remove the device by clicking on “Remove“. The device will be deleted. It will no longer be able to approve DUO authentication requests.
Note
You may not remove your last device. If you wish to remove it, first add another, then delete the original. If you are unable to delete a device, contact your administrator to have it removed.
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Add New Device
To add a new authentication device, click “Add another device” link on the right side of the DUO Prompt. You’ll be taken to the new device enrollment prompt
You can use the DUO Quick Start Guide for instructions on how to enroll a new device
Accessing Updated Device Management in the DUO Universal Prompt
You can add additional verification methods, manage your existing devices, or reactivate DUO Mobile for DUO Push from the DUO Universal Prompt.
When logging in to an application with the Universal Prompt Click the “Other Options” link on the authentication page to view your list of available methods
Click on “Manage devices” at the end of the list to enter the device management portal
You will be prompted to verify your identity by completing the DUO Multifactor Authentication process. Select your preferred authentication method from the listed options to continue
After approving a DUO authentication request you can see the Device Management Portal with all your registered devices.
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Add New Device
To add a new method of verifying your identity in DUO, click “Add a device” and follow the enrollment process described in the DUO Quick Start Guide, starting on Step 3.
The difference between adding a new device from the Device Management Portal and during first-time enrollment is that when you have finished enrolling the new device you return to the Device Management Portal to view all your registered devices, including the new one, instead of continuing to log into an application.
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Rename or Remove a Device
Click the “Edit” button on the device you would like to rename or remove to view the drop down menu
Then click either “Rename” or “Delete“
When renaming a device, type the new name for your device, then click on “Rename” to save your changes
When Deleting a device, confirm your selection to delete
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Reactivate DUO Mobile for an Existing Device
If you have replaced the phone you activated for DUO Push, you can reactivate DUO Push if you have the same phone number.
Click on “I have a new phone” for the device you want to reactivate
Click “Get Started” to continue
Click on “Send me a passcode” or “Call my phone” then proceed to follow the instructions prompted to complete the reactivation process
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Reactivate DUO Mobile outside of the Device Management Portal
Let the DUO Push authentication time out
Click on the “I got a new phone” link shown in the Universal Prompt
If you still use the same phone number as you did when you first set up the phone to use DUO Push, then click or tap the “Text me a link” button
When the text message with the link arrives on your phone, tap it to automatically reactivate DUO Mobile on your phone to use DUO Push again. If you don’t have DUO Mobile installed be sure to install it before you try to open the activation link in the text message.
If you are using a different phone number than the one you first set up, then press on “I got a new number“
Press “Continue” to proceed to the DUO Device Management Portal, where you can complete the steps to “Adding a New Device“and set up DUO Push on the new phone
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You will need to verify your identity with a different DUO verification method, so if you don’t have one available you will need to contact the Fairleigh Dickinson University Technical Assistance Center for help.
DUO two-factor authentication adds a second layer of security to your FDU NetID. It requires two factors to verify identity. These factors include something you know – your FDU NetID and password, and something you have – a phone or passcode, to authenticate and gain access to your account on FDU services. Passwords alone no longer provide adequate protection against cyber hacking. DUO is required for all current FDU students.
Install DUO Mobile App
The DUO app is available for mobile phones and tablets. You can directly access the DUO Mobile Security App using these links:
In a Desktop or Laptop browser visit the DUO Management Portal to begin the activation process by enrolling your device. Activation requires scanning a QR code with the DUO app’s built-in scanner
Duo prompts you to enroll the first time you visit the DUO Management Portal using a browser or a client application that shows the interactive Duo web-based prompt
Supported Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera, and Internet Explorer 8 or later. Some browsers do not support all of DUO’s authentication devices (for example, Security Keys won’t work with Internet Explorer). For the widest compatibility with DUO’s authentication methods, we recommend recent versions of Chrome and Firefox.
Click “Start setup” to begin enrolling your device
Select the type of device you’d like to enroll and click “Continue“. We recommend using a smartphone for the best experience, but you can also enroll iPadOS and Android tablets
Select your country from the drop-down list and type your phone number. Use the number of your smartphone or cell phone that you installed the DUO Mobile Security App on in the Step 1
Double-check that you entered it correctly, check the box, and click “Continue“
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If you’re enrolling a tablet you aren’t prompted to enter a phone number.
Choose your device’s operating system and click “Continue“
Click “I have DUO Mobile installed”
If you have not completed installing the DUO Mobile App in Step 1 please complete now by following the platform-specific instructions on the screen. After installing the app return to the enrollment window
Activating the app links it to your account so you can use it for authentication
On iPhone or Android, activate DUO Mobile by scanning the barcode with the app’s built-in barcode scanner. Follow the platform specific instructions for your device:
The “Continue” button is clickable after you scan the barcode successfully
Can’t scan the barcode? Click “Or, have an activation link emailed to you instead” and follow the instructions
Once activated click “Continue” to complete registration
Configure Device Options (Optional)
You can use Device Options to give your phone a more descriptive name, or you can click “Add another device” to start the enrollment process again and add a second phone or another authenticator
If this is the device you’ll use most often with DUO then you may want to enable automatic push requests by changing the “When I log in:” option and changing the setting from “Ask me to choose an authentication method” to “Automatically send this device a DUO Push” and click “Save“. With one of the automatic options enabled DUO automatically sends an authentication request via push notification to the DUO Mobile app on your smartphone.
Your device is ready to approve DUO push authentication requests. Click “Send me a Push” to give it a try. All you need to do is tap “Approve” on the DUO login request received at your phone
With DUO activated on your account, and with your device enrolled, you are ready to use DUO. When logging in, you will have two authentication options. Review the options below to determine what works best for you.
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We recommend the push notification to your smartphone, it’s the easiest. You can also check the box “Remember Me for 60 Days” to only perform the authentication once every two months on that device.
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OKTA Initiated DUO Activation
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This step requires a Desktop or Laptop browser.
FDU NetID users who are logging into OKTA for the first time will be prompted to enroll using a browser or a client application that shows the interactive Duo web-based prompt.
Click on “Enroll” to continue
You will be redirected to verify with DUO MFA. Click on “Set up” then “Next” to continue
Supported Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera, and Internet Explorer 8 or later. Some browsers do not support all of DUO’s authentication devices. For the widest compatibility with Duo’s authentication methods, we recommend recent versions of Chrome and Firefox.
Choose “DUO Mobile” as your verification method
Select your country from the drop-down list and type your mobile phone number. Use the number of your smartphone or cell phone that you installed the DUO Mobile Security App. Click on “Add phone number” to continue
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If you’re enrolling a tablet, don’t enter a phone number and click on “I have a tablet” instead
Double-check that you entered your information correctly. Click on “Yes, it’s correct” to continue if the information is correct
Click “Next” if you downloaded the DUO app as instructed in the first step
If you have not completed installing the DUO Mobile App please complete now by following the platform-specific instructions on the screen. After installing the app return to the enrollment window
Open the DUO Mobile app on your phone or tablet and add this account by scanning the QR code shown on-screen
When you receive confirmation that DUO Mobile was added click “Continue“
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If you aren’t able to scan the QR code, click on “Get an activation link instead” and then enter your email address to send the activation link to yourself. Open your email address on your Mobile device where you installed DUO Mobile. Follow the instructions in the email to activate the new account in DUO Mobile.
Once the setup is completed, click on “Log in with DUO“
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Authentication Options
With DUO activated on your account, and with your device enrolled, you are ready to use DUO. When logging in, you will automatically receive a DUO Push but will also have the choice to select from “Other Options“. Review the options below to determine what works best for you.
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We recommend the push notification to your smartphone, it’s the easiest form of authentication.
These are the different ways in which you can use DUO:
Duo Push
Once you have activated DUO Authentication, Duo will automatically send a DUO Push to your registered device. Open the notification on your device, and you’ll see a green checkmark and a Red “x“. Simply tap the “Green Checkmark” to approve the authentication request and gain access to your account.
VPN users select the number corresponding to Push or type “push“. Users with multiple devices will need to include a number indicating desired device i.e. push2.
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DUO Mobile Passcode
Once you have activated Duo Authentication, you can use the DUO mobile app to generate passcodes. This option does not require wifi or data, so this is a great option if you’re traveling or if you have limited or no cell/Internet service. Open your DUO mobile app, tap the FDU logo and it will reveal a passcode. During login, choose the enter a passcode option, enter the code and you’re in.
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Text Message Passcode (Faculty/Staff)
You can receive a one-time use code via text message. To get your one-time code click on “Text message passcode“. When you land on the text message page, it will show that a text message was just sent to you with a passcode.
VPN users select the number corresponding to SMS passcode or type “SMS“. Users with multiple devices will need to include a number indicating desired device i.e. sms2.
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These text message passcodes do not expire, and they are valid until used. You do not have to have a smartphone for this option.
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Phone Call (Faculty/Staff)
Click the “Phone call” option and DUO will call your phone. Answer the phone call from DUO and follow the voice instructions to log in to the application.
VPN users select the number corresponding to Phone Call or type “phone“. Users with multiple devices will need to include a number indicating desired device i.e. phone2.
How Do I Change Settings or Enroll Another Device?
You can use the DUO Management Portal to easily edit and add new devices. For instructions on how to access the DUO Management Portal, follow the steps using the link below:
DUO two-factor authentication adds a second layer of security to your FDU NetID. It requires two factors to verify identity. These factors include something you know – your FDU NetID and password, and something you have – a phone or passcode, to authenticate and gain access to your account on FDU services. Passwords alone no longer provide adequate protection against cyber hacking. DUO is required for all current FDU students. Please follow the steps below.
Install DUO Mobile App
The DUO app is available for Android, iOS and iPadOS. Use the links below to install DUO on your mobile device.
In a Desktop or Laptop browser visit the DUO Management Portal to begin the activation process by enrolling your device. Activation requires scanning a QR code with the DUO app’s built-in scanner
Supported Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera, and Internet Explorer 8 or later. Some browsers do not support all of DUO’s authentication devices (for example, Security Keys won’t work with Internet Explorer). For the widest compatibility with DUO’s authentication methods, we recommend recent versions of Chrome and Firefox.
Click “Start setup” to begin enrolling your device
Select the type of device you’d like to enroll and click “Continue“. We recommend using a smartphone for the best experience, but you can also enroll iOS/Android tablets
Select your country from the drop-down list and type your phone number. Use the number of your smartphone or cell phone that you installed the DUO Mobile Security App on in the Step 1
Double-check that you entered it correctly, check the box, and click “Continue“
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If you’re enrolling a tablet you aren’t prompted to enter a phone number.
Choose your device’s operating system and click “Continue“.
Click “I have DUO Mobile installed”
If you have not completed installing the DUO Mobile App in Step 1 please complete now by following the platform-specific instructions on the screen. After installing the app return to the enrollment window
Activating the app links it to your account so you can use it for authentication
On iPhone, Android, and Windows Phone activate DUO Mobile by scanning the barcode with the app’s built-in barcode scanner. Follow the platform specific instructions for your device:
The “Continue” button is clickable after you scan the barcode successfully
Can’t scan the barcode? Click “Or, have an activation link emailed to you instead” and follow the instructions
Once activated click “Continue” to complete registration
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Configure Device Options (Optional)
You can use Device Options to give your phone a more descriptive name, or you can click “Add another device” to start the enrollment process again and add a second phone or another authenticator
If this is the device you’ll use most often with DUO then you may want to enable automatic push requests by changing the “When I log in:” option and changing the setting from “Ask me to choose an authentication method” to “Automatically send this device a DUO Push” and click “Save“. With one of the automatic options enabled DUO automatically sends an authentication request via push notification to the DUO Mobile app on your smartphone.
Your device is ready to approve DUO push authentication requests. Click “Send me a Push” to give it a try. All you need to do is tap “Approve” on the DUO login request received at your phone
With DUO activated on your account, and with your device enrolled, you are ready to use DUO. When logging in, you will have two authentication options. Review the options below to determine what works best for you.
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We recommend the push notification to your smartphone, it’s the easiest. You can also check the box “Remember Me for 60 Days” to only perform the authentication once every two months on that device.
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Authentication Options
There are two ways you can use DUO:
Push Notification
Once the DUO mobile app is installed, you can select to receive a DUO notification on your smartphone. Open the notification, and you’ll see a green checkmark, and a red X. Simply tap the “GreenCheckmark” to gain access.
Passcodes
You can use the DUO mobile app to generate passcodes. This option does not require wifi or data, so this is a great option if you’re traveling or if you have limited or no cell/internet service. Open your DUO mobile app, tap the FDU logo and it will reveal a passcode. During login, choose the enter a passcode option, enter the code and you’re in.
How Do I Change Settings or Enroll Another Device?
To change settings or enroll another device, visit DUO Management Portal or any DUO-supported application. When you get to the DUO prompt, click the “Settings” button and choose to add a new device or access your settings.
Follow these easy to use instructions for encrypting Word, Excel, and Acrobat files using built-in features.
Encrypting Word & Excel Documents
For Word and/or Excel files, first click on File on the upper left-hand corner
Under the Info tab, click on Protect Document for WordandProtectWorkbook for Excel followed by Encrypt with Password
Enter a password in the pop-up window. Re-enter the password in the next window to confirm
The below message will confirm your document has been password-protected
To open a password-protected file, double-click on the file and enter the created password
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Encrypting PDF Files
NOTE:
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC or Adobe Acrobat for macOS is needed to encrypt PDF files with a password. This feature is not available in the free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.
Select Toolson the Navigation Taband then select Protect
On the Protect Tab select Encrypt
Select Encrypt with Password. Then select Yes on the security pop-up window
Check Require a Password to Open the Document and then choose a strong password. Under compatibility, choose Acrobat X and laterto change the encryption method to 256-bit.
Confirm the password when requested. Please note that the document WILL NOT be fully encrypted until it is saved
To open the file, double-click the file and enter the created password.
FDU provides remote access to many software applications typically found in university computer labs. This new Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) gives users access to a Windows desktop environment along with many General Lab Software, without requiring downloading and installing programs on a user’s personal equipment. The service, called FDU Anywhere, is powered by University Systems and Networking (USAN) and can be found at anywhere.fdu.edu.
Using FDU Anywhere is like walking into one of FDU’s computer labs. Upon logging in with your FDU NetID and password, you will have access to the virtual platform. To find a list of currently available software on FDU Anywhere, use the FDU Software Catalog. A listing of available Free and Open Source software can also be found by visiting the FDU Software Catalog.
The FDU Software Catalog provides an up-to-date catalog of software available to Faculty, Staff, and Students at the university:
FDU Anywhere is a powerful resource with a lightweight footprint. In order to utilize FDU Anywhere, you must have the following:
Any device with a browser that supports HTML 5 will work. HTML 5 is supported by almost all desktop and mobile browsers including Google Chrome, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox
An internet connection
FDU NetID credentials
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Your system hardware specifications may impact the performance of FDU Anywhere, such as systems with less than 8GB of memory.
Network Requirements
For the best experience, while using FDU Anywhere, your network should:
Have a download speed of at least 5Mb/s or more
If your download speed falls below 5Mb/s, the connection could become unstable and cause issues with your stream
Have an upload speed of 5Mb/s or higher
An upload speed of 5Mb/s is enough to use a basic mouse, keyboard, and controller. More bandwidth-heavy devices such as webcams, microphones, and external storage devices can use up to 100Mb/s
Wired network connections are preferred over Wi-Fi network connections whenever possible
Wired network connections are more stable and offer more bandwidth over Wi-Fi
For graphics-intensive applications, like Adobe Creative Cloud and Autodesk, we recommend using a wired network connection instead of Wi-Fi, ideally with a bandwidth of 5 Mbp/s.
Wi-Fi networks with 5Ghz rated wireless connections are preferred over 2.4Ghz wireless routers and provide better performance.
VPN Applications and Connections
Warning
The use of any VPN Software within FDU Anywhere is not allowed. Using a VPN client in FDU Anywhere may interrupt your session and disable your access for approximately 15 minutes.
Testing your Connection
Your experience with FDU Anywhere greatly depends on your internet connection. Testing your connection can help you identify and correct most issues.
To test your Internet connection speed, click the link below:
For the best overall experience using FDU Anywhere, Google Chrome is the browser of choice.
Use your FDU Credentials (NetID and associated password) to complete the login to the FDU Anywhere
General Lab
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When you login to the General Lab experience, it may take about 60 seconds to get to the desktop. This is because your profile is being created or loaded.
The selected app or desktop opens in a new browser tab
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Depending on your screen resolution, your desktop experience view may differ from the picture above.
Log Out of FDU Anywhere
Logging out is a critical step in making sure others continue to be able to easily accessFDU Anywhere services. To log out of FDU Anywhere, follow these steps:
Click the Windows “Start” button
Click your “Name“
Click “Sign Out“
On the upper left-hand side, click the “Hamburger” menu icon
Click “Log Out“
Click “OK” to confirm Logout
Automatic Session Logout Policy
To help make FDU Anywhere as available as possible to all students, accounts that have been inactive (or idle) for 15 minutes will automatically be logged out.
There are many ways in which you can access and save files within FDU Anywhere. Fairleigh Dickinson University highly recommends saving all files on your FDU Microsoft 365 OneDrive which is accessible within FDU Anywhere. There will be a first-time setup and initialization process required to use OneDrive within FDU Anywhere.
Setup and Initialization Process
Accessing your Microsoft 365 OneDrive account is done easily by following these instructions:
From the FDU Anywhere General Lab, single click on the “OneDrive” icon found on the Windows desktop
Enter your FDU NetID and click “Next”
Follow the FDU standard single sign-on prompts to complete the login process
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Your FDU NetID may already be filled in, just click Sign in.
You have successfully logged into OneDrive, click “Next“
Microsoft OneDrive may prompt you to backup your folders, click “Next” to skip this step
A brief overview will be given on OneDrive, to begin, click “Next“
When the tutorial is finished, click “Later“
OneDrive setup is complete and ready to use. Click the “X” to close the window or “Open My OneDrive Folder” to access files
Using OneDrive
Using Microsoft OneDrive within FDU Anywhere is very similar to accessing, saving, and opening files on a computer. Just open up File Explorer and look for OneDrive – Fairleigh Dickinson University.
if you need to zip files to submit them to Webcampus, please follow these instructions:
Click the file or folder
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For macOS users, you can use the “Two Finger” click method on the trackpad in order to initiate the right click. For additional information, please see the link below for “FDU Anywhere – Keyboard Shortcuts”.
Click on 7-zip then click “Add to Archive“
Change Archive Format to “zip” like in the picture below, then click “OK” to zip your files
The zip archiving process could take some time depending on the size of the file. Once completed, the file will be in the same location as the folder. You can then email or upload your file to your professor.
Alternate Way to Zip Files
Click “Start” on the taskbar on the left-hand side
Type “7zip” and click on 7-zip File Manager that appears
Navigate to the location of your saved file/folder and click to highlight, then click the “Add” button at the top
Change “Archive Format” to “zip” and then click “OK” to zip your files
The file will now be zipped and you will find your file in the same folder as the project folder or file you wanted to zip.
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The zip archive could take some time depending on the size of the file. Once completed, the file will be in the same location as the folder is. You can then email or upload your file to your professor.
Submitting Files to WebCampus
To successfully submit your coursework to WebCampus, it is best to use the Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge web browser located on the desktop of FDU Anywhere.
To submit your coursework to Webcampus, you can log on from within FDU Anywhere. For more information on Webcampus visit:
Sometimes you may want to copy and paste content from your own computer to an FDU Anywhere desktop or application. You can do this using the copy-and-paste menus or keyboard shortcuts, for example, “Ctrl+C” and “Ctrl+V“.
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FDU Anywhere only allows copying from your personal computer into the FDU Anywhere desktop.
If you cannot copy and paste for any reason, we recommend using our FDU OneDrive service to access any files not found in FDU Anywhere.
Copy files from Windows OS Devices
Windows OS to FDU Anywhere
Highlight the text you want to copy from your computer
Press “CTRL+C” to copy the selected text
Move the cursor to the paste location in FDU Anywhere
Press “CTRL+V” to paste the text
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Copy Files from Apple OS Devices
Your macOS to FDU Anywhere
Highlight the text you want to copy from your computer
Press “COMMAND+C “to copy the selected text
macOS also supports “CTRL+C“
Tip
You may find it easier to use CTRL + C when copying content to FDU Anywhere, so you don’t have to switch back and forth between COMMAND + CTRL.
Move the cursor to the paste location in “FDU Anywhere“
Press “CTRL+V” to paste the text
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Note
The copy and paste functions DO NOT work across all applications and browsers, including the copying and pasting of images. This is a limitation inherent in browser clipboards. We recommend the Google Chrome web browser for optimal clipboard capabilities.
If you are experiencing issues while using FDU Anywhere, please use the following tips as guidelines to help improve your experience.
Power-cycle your Modem/Router
Power cycling your modem and router allows them to reset and re-establish a connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Shut down your computer and unplug your modem/router. Plug them back in after 60 seconds and watch the lights on your modem/router. Once the lights are on and steady, start your computer.
Keep all your Local Components Up-to-date
Check that your modem/router and your local computer are totally up to date. This includes the operating system, driver, and browser updates.
Disconnect/Turn off any Devices that are not in use
Some devices could be using bandwidth while on standby. Gaming consoles, for example, might download and install updates. Turn off these devices to keep your bandwidth free.
Use an Ethernet Cable
Using a wired Ethernet connection will make your connection more stable and eliminate additional latency compared to a wireless connection.
Change your Wi-Fi Configuration
If a wired Ethernet connection is not possible or your device requires a wireless connection:
Connect to a 5GHz wireless network. Some routers offer both 2.4GHz connections and 5GHz
Place your devices (such as a computer or smartphone) and your router closer to each other
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You may need to contact your internet service provider for help with rebooting your router and/or to configure your wireless settings correctly.
The FDU (Fairleigh Dickinson University) Self-Service Portal for Software is a a tool designed to enhance our community’s access to software and desktop related information. With the Self-Service Portal for Software, our Faculty and Staff can easily locate and install pre-loaded software onto FDU owned computers. Simply launch the portal and you will be presented with a variety of applications, each sanctioned and supplied by FDU. This portal will provide an easily searchable way to view all new applications made available to the user community, including Microsoft Teams, Cisco Jabber, the FDU VPN, and many more.
FDU Self Service Portal Icon
How to Use and Access the FDU Self Service Portal for Software
Windows
Locate the FDU Self-Service Portal for Software icon on the desktop and double-click it to launch the application or…
Select the ‘Windows’ logo/start button on the bottom left of the desktop
Type ‘FDU Self Service Portalfor Software’ into the search bar
Left click ‘FDU Self Service Portalfor Software’ app to launch
To install a program, click on the name of the application, then click on the “Install” button to the right
A progress window will provide updates as the program is installed on your system. When complete, the Status column should indicate “Complete”
After the selected application finished downloading, it will automatically install and when completed, the status will show as “Completed”
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macOS
Open the ‘Applications’ folder and locate and click the ‘FDU Self Service Portal’ icon or…
Select the ‘Launchpad’ icon from the dock
Launchpad Icon
Type ‘FDU Self Service Portal‘
Click the ‘FDU Self Service Portal’ icon to launch
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iOS & iPadOS
Find the ‘Self Service Portal’ app icon and tap to launch
FDU Self Service Portal App on iOS
Click ‘Install’ to install the requested item onto your device
Note:
The Android version of the FDU Self Service Portal will be available in the future.
Once the FDU Self-Service Portal application is open, you may then continue to select and install your desired software application. You may also access and use any self-service troubleshooting solutions that are available to you from within the FDU Self-Service Portal as well.
Oracle is a multi-model relational database management system, mainly designed for enterprise grid-computing and data warehousing. It is one of the first choices for enterprises for cost-effective solutions for their applications and data management. It supports SQL as a query language to interact with the database.
Now let’s discuss how to use Oracle in the FDU environment.
Accessing Oracle
FDU provides Oracle access to students and faculty on the Opus server. The Oracle environment is provided to support coursework and skill development.
Opus users are automatically granted access to Oracle after first successfullogin (It may take up to six hours before access is available).
If you do not already have Opus access you will need to request access by completing the Form:
Access to the Opus server is restricted to FDU networks only. If you are off campus and would like to access Opus for your Oracle work you will need to use FDU’s Virtual Private Network (VPN).
The Oracle Database is accessed using the SQL Plus utility, which has a command-line interface. To start using SQL Plus simply type “sqlplus /” on the Opus command line.
Interactive use can then start by entering a SQL statement (terminated by a semicolon), a PL/SQL block, or another command. For example:
SQL> select 'Hello world' as example from dual;
EXAMPLE
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Hello world
XMedius Fax is an electronic fax (eFax) cloud-based solution that allows users to send and receive faxes. The XMedius Fax service is available as an on-campus resource only. Access to the efax.fdu.edu site is restricted to on-campus networks and FDU VPN users.
This document provides instructions on how to use of the FDU Xmedius Fax Service. It describes notifications and navigation of the website in detail to facilitate the proper use of this resource.
Notifications
Each user given access to view incoming faxes will receive an email notification from the FDU Xmedius Fax Service
The email will look as follows:
Within each email will be a “Click here to access your fax” web link to the Xmedius Fax Server for quick access.
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Logging In
To access the FDU Xmedius Fax server you can visit efax.fdu.edu or click the “Click here to access your fax” link provided in the fax notification email (The efax website is only accessible if you are located on-campus or connected to the FDU VPN). Once loaded in your web browser you will be prompted for a username and password. Please enter your full FDU NetID and password.
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Accessing Faxes
Once authenticated you will see all of your incoming faxes (Unread faxes will appear in bold type).
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If you receive faxes on more than one campus they will all be shown in your Inbound History.
To view a fax simply move your mouse to the fax you want to view. The fax will turn yellow as your mouse hovers over it, click it
The fax will automatically open to the Fax tab showing the incoming fax
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Printing Faxes
Users can print a fax to a local or networked printer, and can send a document to Perceptive Content by printing to the Perceptive Content printer. Below are the steps necessary to print a fax.
First, find the fax to be printed by scrolling over it with your cursor until the fax is highlighted yellow, then click on it
Once the fax is opened, locate the Download icon on the top left side of the screen, and click to download
Note
This will not actually download the file to your computer.
A new browser screen will open and the fax to be printed will appear
Right-click your mouse from anywhere on the page, and a second panel will be presented. Hover your cursor over the word Print, and left-click your mouse
Next to Destination, select the printer you wish to send the fax to, or the Perceptive Content Driver if you wish to move the fax to Perceptive Content. Then click on the Print icon at the bottom of the screen
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Managing Faxes through Notes
Faxes can be stored in both the current Folder view and the Deleted Folder view. You can move faxes between the folders by clicking the Delete button from the Current view or the Restore button from the Delete view. To delete a fax from the portal, click on the Delete button while the fax is in the Delete view.
If faxes need to be stored and retrieved over a period of time, the number of faxes that might appear in either the Current or Deleted view could build up, and retrieving a fax could prove difficult. Using the Notes capability will make searching for archived faxes much easier. The Notes and search functions work in both the Current View and Deleted view.
In the portal, open the fax you wish to Note
Then click on the Note button
Start typing your note. You will notice a warning appear immediately letting you know the Note has not been saved yet. You can use multiple lines, and best practice would be to put a unique data point on each line. In the example below, Student Name, Datatel ID, the purpose of the fax, and the document type appear on separate lines
When done adding the Note, click Save at the bottom of the screen
To search for a particular fax, or series of faxes, from the Current or Deleted view of the portal, type in the search criteria in the bar to the left of the search button, and then click the Search button. All faxes that meet that criteria will then appear
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From the example above, that if the search was for W-2’s, all faxes that contain W-2 would appear. If the search was for a Datatel ID, all documents received with that Datatel ID would appear. It is strongly suggested that departments standardize on how to use the Note area prior to implementing the eFax solution.
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Managing Faxes through the Event Log
From time to time, it might be important to know more details about a particular fax, like who received it, who viewed it, who printed it or notated it. All that information, for each fax, can be found in the Event Log.
To view the event log from within a fax, simply click the Event Log tab.
The event log will provide details of every action taken upon that Fax. Those actions include:
Routed to User – The Fax appears in that person’s Portal
Email Notification – An auto-generated email was sent to that person
Fax Viewed – The fax was opened by a specific user (if several people are assigned to retrieve faxes, you can see who viewed the fax and at what date and time)
Fax Downloaded – who downloaded the Fax for Printing
Fax Deleted – Who moved the fax from Current View to Deleted View
Note Saved – Who added a Note to the Fax
All this information can be very useful in a department where several individuals are responsible for managing and disseminating faxes.
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Composing a Fax
From the eFax portal, users can send faxes with cover sheets and attachments. Below are the steps to compose and send a fax.
First, click on the Compose Fax icon colored blue
Enter in the recipient’s information, including Fax Number starting with a 3. If you are faxing within FDU, you only need to use the four-digit fax extension. If the Fax is going to more than one fax machine, click on More Recipients
Add the additional recipients’ information, and click Add. Type in a Subject for the fax, and any comments needed for the cover sheet. If a document needs to be attached, click on the Choose File icon at the bottom left of the screen, and choose the file you wish to attach. It is recommended that files be converted to .PDF if at all possible
When complete, the file name will appear next to Choose File. You can repeat for as many files as needed. When you are ready, click the Preview button to review the appearance of your fax
From here, you can view all the pages of your fax. If you are not satisfied with your fax, click the back button to go to the Compose screen, and click the Choose File button to either remove or re-attach a file. When ready, click Submit
If successful, a Fax Submitted message will appear. There will be an opportunity to add the recipient to your xFax contact list if they are a frequent user. Click OK
You will then see the fax in your Outbound Queue, in a Sending Status
Finally, the fax information will be moved to the Outbound History File
Once the transmission has been completed, an email will be sent to the user confirming the successful receipt of the fax by the receiving fax machine
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Deleting Faxes
Users can remove faxes from their Inbound History by checking the box next to the fax they want to delete and then clicking the Delete button
Once deleted, faxes are visible by clicking the Deleted folder view
Users will then have the ability to restore the fax to their Inbound History by clicking the Restore button. Alternately, faxes can be permanently deleted by pressing the Delete button. A final confirmation screen will be shown before permanently deleting fax
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Centralize Portal Option
Each member of the Fax group in which you are the owner manages faxes within their own portal. In other words, if there are 5 employees (including yourself) that can access your fax #, each of you receives all the faxes sent to that # individually and manages those faxes independently.
However, if you desire a centralized portal, where there is one view, one fax, and, for example, if you delete a fax, it’s removed from view for all members of that group.
Individually Managed Faxes: Still available to view if necessary
Shared Centralized eFax Box: Users with the option to have the ability to manage the faxes for all individuals set up in the shared option. For Example: When deleting a fax it removes it from all the users set up to have access to this particular fax line.
To access Forms, you will be directed to our SAMI Support Portal where you will be asked to log in using your NETID and authenticate using Duo. Once you click “Next,” you will be forwarded to samisupport.fdu.edu in a new window or tab.