Clarification of restrictions on WeChat use
Although it is prohibited to use WeChat on any McGill-managed/owned device, individuals can continue to use WeChat on their personal devices using their personal accounts.
We remind you to be vigilant and exercise your discretion when using apps that can access your personal information if the proper privacy settings are not available or in place.
Restriction of WeChat on McGill devices / Interdiction WeChat sur les appareils de McGill
This message was updated on November 20, 2023.
Ce message a été mis à jour le 20 novembre 2023.
La version française suit
Dear members of the McGill community,
(Closed) WIN A HOODIE: Enter the IT Services Virtual Scavenger Hunt contest!
The IT Services Virtual Scavenger Hunt contest is now closed. Thank you to everyone who entered - we will contact the winners shortly.
******************************************************************************************************************************************
Welcome to a new term! The IT Services Virtual Scavenger Hunt is now open to all McGill students. Take our quiz and enter to win a McGill hoodie! Details below.
Important update: retirement of wiki feature in Microsoft Teams as of Jan. 2024
Are you the owner of an MS Teams workspace featuring a wiki tab, typically used for meeting notes?
If so, we would like to inform you about a significant change concerning the wiki feature (usually used for meeting notes) in Microsoft Teams. Microsoft has announced that as of January 2024, the wiki feature will be retired and replaced by OneNote.
In this article:
How does this affect you?
Stream (on SharePoint) has replaced Stream (Classic)
McGill has completed its transition from the Stream (Classic) video-sharing platform to the new Stream (on SharePoint). Effective October 31, 2023, the Stream (Classic) interface is permanently disabled.
Update: myProgress has been restored.
The myProgress service has now been restored.
Safe usage of your McGill username and password
Weak or stolen passwords are hackers’ primary points of entry. If you use the same password for various accounts (even if it a strong password), a security breach for one of those accounts puts all accounts at risk.
If you are prompted to create new credentials, make sure to create a unique password for your new account and:
Wired connectivity has been restored at Macdonald campus
UPDATE: The wired connectivity at Macdonald campus has been restored.
VPN UPDATE: Cisco AnyConnect has been replaced by Cisco Secure Client
The way we currently access McGill’s VPN (via Cisco AnyConnect) has been replaced by Cisco Secure Client. Cisco Secure Client is an upgraded version of Cisco AnyConnect and offers enhanced features, security and performance.
NOW LIVE: Minerva’s login page has been updated to implement 2FA and SSO.
The login page for Minerva has been updated to implement Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and Single Sign-On (SSO).
The new login page includes two options to log in. Please take note of which login method you should use:
Important Change: Microsoft Authenticator app is now the primary method for Two-Factor Authentication
Microsoft has updated its authentication process, making the Microsoft Authenticator app the preferred method of authentication. For individuals such as staff, faculty, and students who have opted for various methods of authentication, including Microsoft Authenticator, the system will now prioritize the use of the Microsoft Authenticator app by default.
RESOLVED: Course synchronization issue with myCourses
Update: The issue affecting course synchronization in myCoures has been resolved.
Original message, published on August 24, 2023:
RESOLVED: Non-credit course registration system experiencing issues
The issues affecting the non-credit course registration system have now been resolved.
Original announcement: A technical issue is affecting the non-credit course registration system. As a result, students of the School of Continuing Studies may be unable to access McGill services. IT Services is working towards a resolution, and we thank you for your patience during this time.
RESOLVED: Facilities and Space Management System (FAMIS) is now available
The issue affecting Facilities and Space Management System (FAMIS) is now resolved and the system is now available.
Original message: McGill's Facilities and Space Management System (FAMIS) is currently unavailable. IT Services is working towards a resolution. We thank you for your patience.
Wi-Fi network: Messages on iOS and MacOS devices
On July 11th, the security certificate that secures authentication to McGill's wpa.mcgill.ca, eduroam, and cusm-muhc.mcgill.ca Wi-Fi networks was renewed. This certificate allows you to sign on to the Wi-Fi network in a secure manner. For Android and most Windows devices, no change was necessary, but most iOS and MacOS devices are displaying a message that prompts users to accept the certificate.
