• Outlook Online Web Access (OWA)

  State employees working remotely can access their emails and outlook calendars through any computer or cellphone through the following steps:

• Go to the following web page from any browser:

• Enter your username and password you normally use to log into your computer.

  • Usernames must be typed out as “ehs\username”. As an example, John Smith with the username of jsmith would have to login as “ehs\jsmith”.

• While accessing emails remotely, please be sure you log off or lock the device when you’re finished or step away from the device.

  • Laptops running Windows can quickly be locked by holding down the start button  and pressing the letter “L”.

Updating Password Remotely

Expiring network passwords can be reset from the web page version of Outlook.

• Log onto Outlook web access by following the above instructions.

• Click the gear on the top right corner.

• Click change password.

• Confirm old password and create new password.

Remotely Accessing Voicemails

Employees can remotely access their voicemails by following the below steps.

• For DDS call 617-624-7500.

• Enter the last 7 digits of your office number followed by pound.

• Enter your pin number followed by pound.

What you need VPN for?

VPN is not is not needed to access Microsoft Outlook emails remotely. It is needed to access any network drives, Meditech, and potentially MassForge project folders.

Massforge

MassForge projects can be used to share and work on documents with other project members. A VPN is required to access most projects. If needed, a new project can be created to that does not require VPN connection. New projects and users can be set up by contacting MaryJane Iltz from EHS-IT.

If you are working off a MassForge project that does not require a VPN connection, do not upload any documents with PHI (Protected Health Information) or PII (Personally Identifiable Information)!

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