IT Services
Safezone Desktop
Click the tabs below for information about the Safezone Desktop app.
About SafeZone Desktop
About the software
SafeZone Desktop is a personal security application that makes it easy for you to alert Security. There's also a mobile phone app. When an incident occurs, a SafeZone app user can send a real-time geo-located alert to the whole response team. If working after hours, users can choose to Check-In for maximum protection from the Security team.
The Health, Safety and Security Department provide more information about using SafeZone.
Obtaining the software
Students
SafeZone Desktop is not installed on Classroom PCs or available for home use. Students can install the mobile app.
Staff
Managed PCs
SafeZone Desktop is installed on managed machines via Software Center.
Unmanaged machines
Unmanaged PCs can obtain SafeZone Desktop installation file from software.york.ac.uk. Once installed, you log in using your University email address. When you first run it, you'll need to sign up, enter some details and create a password.
Mobile devices
You can install the mobile app on your phone.
Support
Support
- The SafeZone Desktop and mobile apps are supported by the Health, Safety and Security Department.
- IT Services do not offer support in the use of SafeZone Desktop.