At McGill, we are all on a journey. Although we may each work towards different goals during our time here, one thing is certain: Each one of us needs to stay cybersafe from beginning to end.
Tools and resources for each stage of your McGill journey:
New to McGill > Start of term > Essential tools & services for teaching > End of term > Research > Retiring / leaving McGill
New to McGill - sign in and connect
McGill username & password
Set up your McGill username and password.
Learn more about your McGill ID and Minverva PIN.
Two-factor
authentication
Add a second layer of protection to your McGill account by setting up 2FA.
McGill
email
Access your McGill email.
Software & tools
Find out what software you can use. Consult your local tech support before installing on work computers.
WiFi network
McGill has WiFi throughout both campuses, in residences, and even on campus shuttle buses. Guest WiFi and eduroam are also available.
Virtual private network
The VPN allows you to access protected resources when working remotely.
University notifications
Receive urgent messages rapidly with this automated notification service.
Identity management
Find out how to change your name / title and other information in McGill records and systems.
Lunchtime learning
Lunchtime learning is offered on popular topics: Office 365 tools & D2 document management and more.
Start of term
myCourses LMS
Set up your course space, syllabus, copy components from previous years.
Preparation checklist
Make sure you're set up on all IT systems, and review your classroom equipment.
Lecture recording
Sign up for lecture recording before the start of each term and learn how to use the tool.
Collaboration tools
Software and online tools for sharing ideas and content: ProPlus suite, MS Teams, OneDrive, Stream video, Yammer, & more.
Audiovisual services
View AV equipment in your classroom. Need to borrow? See Audiovisual loans.
Teaching remotely
IT resources to teach remotely when on-campus activity is restricted. View Teaching and Learning Services for additional information.
Essential services & tools to complement your teaching
Surveys & polls
Use Polling @ McGill for class participation; Office 365 Forms for quick online surveys; Use LimeSurvey for research.
Web conferencing
Compare web conferencing tools at McGill to see which is right for you: Webex, Zoom, MS Teams.
Document management
Compare options for storing, sharing and managing documents: D2, OneDrive, MS Teams, network drives.
Policies
Ensure you are using McGill IT services responsibly. View our policies, regulations, directives and standards.
Stay safe online
Protect your personal information, your research or work data, and devices with some tips and resources.
End of term
Exams
Plan for final exams using Secure Exams and tools, such as Crowdmark.
Grades
Find out how to enter grades in myCourses, and transfer final grades to Minerva.
Course evaluations
Encourage your students to submit course evaluations.
Doing research
Research administration
Need access to research networks and resources for your research project? We can help assess your needs.
myLab
Manage your lab equipment & chemicals and stay compliant with regulations.
Animal Management system (AMS)
A tool to manage all aspects of research involving animals.
Retiring / leaving McGill
Find out what IT services are available when you leave McGill.
