Remote Access

Overview	Remote access allows you to use campus computing and information resources when you are not connected directly to the BU campus network.
Available To	Students, Faculty, Staff, New/Incoming Students
Benefits	Whether you want to work from home or stay productive while traveling, most Boston University networked resources remain available to you from wherever you happen to be.
Key Features	Detailed instructions for how to work remotely Instructions for downloading and installing BU’s Virtual Private Network (VPN) software, needed to access some campus resources remotely
Requirements	Requirements vary by resource, as outlined at Working Remotely. Some resources will require use of the VPN.
Cost	No charge
Getting Started	Review Working Remotely. If you need VPN access, review the VPN page and either connect to http://vpn.bu.edu, download and install the BU VPN software, or configure your Mac to connect to the BU VPN.