{"id":87355,"date":"2014-12-08T14:50:17","date_gmt":"2014-12-08T19:50:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/?page_id=87355"},"modified":"2020-07-22T14:52:04","modified_gmt":"2020-07-22T18:52:04","slug":"gettingstarted","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/support\/mybuworks\/gettingstarted\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Started"},"content":{"rendered":"

In order to access MyBUworks<\/strong> Launchpad from your device, please follow the step-by-step instructions.<\/p>\n

Accessing MyBUworks from an iPhone or iPad<\/h3>
<\/p>\n

Step 1: Opening Safari and entering the MyBUworks link<\/h2>\n

Open Safari browser on your iPad\/iPhone<\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Enter the following URL\u00a0http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/mybuworks<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Or scan the following QR code with your iPad\/iPhone camera.<\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

A popup will be displayed in the screen, tap on it to be redirected to MyBUworks<\/strong> Launchpad.<\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Step 2: Enter your BU login name and Kerberos password<\/h2>\n

On the BU Login page, Enter your Kerberos BU login name and password.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

You will be prompted for the DUO – Two factor authentication, select the appropriate DUO options and press the Log in<\/b> button.<\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

In order to avoid the DUO authentication step for 30 days, you can check the Remember me for 30 days<\/em><\/strong> option.<\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

An alert will be sent to your DUO Mobile application. Open the alert and click on Approve<\/b>\u00a0.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Return to the Safari Web browser to access MyBUworks<\/strong> Launchpad<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Step 3: Bookmark the MyBUworks link for ease of future use<\/h2>\n

In the Safari browser toolbar, Tap on share button then select the Add to Bookmark feature from the displayed popup.<\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The following screen will be displayed,<\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

The default name is Home<\/b> but you can change it to whatever you want.\u00a0We recommend that you change it to MyBUworks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Check that the location is Favorites<\/b>.<\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

Tap on\u00a0Save <\/b>button.<\/p>\n

Next time you open the Safari browser, you will find\u00a0 MyBUworks<\/strong> Launchpad link saved under the Favorites tab.<\/p>\n

\"MyBuworks<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"MyBuworks<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

Accessing MyBUworks from an Android Smartphone or Tablet<\/h3>
<\/p>\n

Step 1: Opening Chrome and entering the MyBUworks link<\/h2>\n

Open Chrome browser on your Android phone\/Tablet<\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Enter the following URL\u00a0http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/mybuworks<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Or scan the following QR code with your Android device camera.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Note<\/strong>: If your Android Phone\/Tablet camera does not support QR Code please download the QR Scanner application from the Play Store.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n

Step 2: Enter your BU login name and Kerberos password<\/h2>\n

On the BU Login page, Enter your Kerberos BU login name and password.<\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

You will be prompted for the DUO – Two factor authentication, select the appropriate DUO options and press the Log in<\/b> button.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

In order to avoid the DUO authentication step for 30 days, you can check the Remember me for 30 days<\/em><\/strong> option.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

An alert will be sent to your DUO Mobile application. Open the alert and click on Approve<\/b>\u00a0.<\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Return to Chrome Web browser to access MyBUworks<\/strong> Launchpad<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

Step 3: Bookmark the MyBUworks link for ease of future use<\/h2>\n

Tap on Customize and control Google Chrome<\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Tap on Favorites icon<\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

Tab again on the favorites icon<\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

a new screen will be displayed<\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The default name is Home<\/b> but you can change it to whatever you want.\u00a0We recommend that you change it to MyBUworks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Next time you open Chrome and you want to access MyBUworks<\/strong>,\u00a0Tap on Customize and control Google Chrome<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Tap on Bookmarks<\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Tap on Mobile bookmarks<\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Tap on MyBUworks to be directed to MyBUworks<\/strong> Launchpad.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

Accessing MyBUworks from your desktop<\/h3>
<\/p>\n

Below are instructions on how to access MyBUworks using the Internet Explorer browser from your desktop.<\/b><\/p>\n

Step 1: Opening a Browser and entering the MyBUworks link<\/h2>\n

Open Internet Explorer browser and insert the following URL\u00a0http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/mybuworks<\/a><\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

You will be prompted to login to BU.<\/p>\n

Step 2: Enter your BU login name and Kerberos password<\/h2>\n

Enter your Kerberos\u00a0 BU login name password and press Continue<\/b>.<\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

You will be prompted for the DUO – Two factor authentication. Select the appropriate DUO options and press the Log in<\/b> button.<\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

In order to avoid the DUO authentication step for 30 days, you can check the Remember me for 30 days<\/em><\/strong> option.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

After clicking the Log In <\/b>button, an alert will be delivered to the smartphone or tablet selected as the Authenticator in the previous step.<\/p>\n

Open the alert and click on Approve<\/b> on your designated device.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Return to the Web browser session you are using to access MyBUworks.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Step 3: Bookmark the MyBUworks link for ease of future use<\/h2>\n

To bookmark the MyBUworks link in Internet Explorer click on Add to Favorite or reading list icon.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The default name is Home<\/b> but you can change it to whatever you want.\u00a0We recommend that you change it to MyBUworks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Note: Check that the location is Favorites<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Click on Add.<\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Next time you open Internet Explorer the MyBUworks<\/b> bookmark will be displayed, tap on it to navigate to MyBUworks.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"MyBUworks<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

 <\/p>\n

Note<\/strong>: Information regarding Two-factor Authentication with Duo Security can be found at https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/duo\/<\/a><\/b><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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