Help for New Users

This page is intended for new users as it has useful links to information you need to get started with central IT services.

Conditions of Use

If you have not already done so, you should now familiarise yourself with the conditions of use for the Physics IT systems. These can be found at http://www2.physics.ox.ac.uk/it-services/rules-for-computer-use. The department takes these rules very seriously and those found to be breaking the rules will face discipinary action.

Updating your online profile

Please take the time to update your online profile. There is a short guide on using the web for newcomers which explains how to do this. Any web-related support or queries should be sent to: physicsweb [at] physics [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk

Your Physics Network Account

If you have just received your account details and haven't done so yet, the first thing you should do is change your password.

You will need a physics network account to be able to use any of the central IT services, e.g.

• The physics email system (exchange)
• Centrally managed Apple Mac OSX systems
• Centrally managed MS Windows systems
• Register systems on the network
• Use web based applications (e.g. Request to Order (RTO) form, Financial Reports)
• Use other network services, e.g. VPN
• Using the Departmental Sharp printer-copier-scanner devices.

There is Web-based help for Central Physics IT services available .

If you need more help, please email itsupport [at] physics [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk.