IT Services, University of York

We help students, staff and researchers by providing secure, reliable and accessible IT services, tools and support.

How-to guides and help

Need help? Our how-to guides and articles are the quickest way to find answers.

Change your password

Set up two-factor authentication (2FA)

Help logging in

Connect to wifi

Connect to the virtual private network (VPN)

Set up virtual desktop service (VDS)

See more guides and help

Tools, software and services

Access a range of digital tools to enhance your work and study. Download specialist software, buy and borrow equipment, and enhance your research with high-performance computing support. Plus get advice on keeping your data secure.

Print, copy and scan

Find out about printing facilities available to staff and students across campus.

Software

Do more with software, such as create PDFs, visualise data and host video calls.

Getting equipment

Borrow equipment, purchase from approved suppliers and browse recommended models.

Research IT

Enhance your research with high-performance computing and specialist facilities.

Search tools, software and services

News and announcements

Non-compatible Windows 11 devices

IT Services are currently upgrading all staff laptops and PCs to Windows 11.

Posted on 11 June 2025

Upcoming IT disaster recovery exercise

On Tuesday 17 June, IT Services will be running a disaster recovery exercise.

Posted on 29 May 2025

IT services over the summer

We know you’re probably looking forward to a well-deserved break over the summer but there are some important things to keep in mind if you need to use IT services.

Posted on 27 May 2025

Removing high-risk app access to University Google accounts

In August 2024 it was announced that users would no longer be able to integrate new third-party services into University Google accounts.

Posted on 22 April 2025

IT Services

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