Remote access to Email and other M365 Apps

Remote access to email and other M365 apps using a web browser requires either a University VPN connection or a phishing-resistant 2FA (two-factor authentication) method.

Options for accessing M365 Applications in a browser:

  • On network: in the office, on a wired or wireless connection to the internal network 
  • On a virtual private network (VPN): UR AnyConnect, URMC GlobalProtect, Citrix, or VDI 
  • Using a Yubikey or Duo Verified Push 

*Note: Access to email from a mobile device is not impacted by this requirement 

To request access to email and all M365 apps in a browser, without VPN, complete the appropriate request form, based on your role.  

 

Once you receive confirmation that your request has been completed, you will be able to log in to https://outlook.office365.com/mail/ without a VPN connection.

Step 1

1.Using a Yubikey or Duo Verified Push 

When you log in to outlook.office365.com/mail, you will see a message that verified push is required. Click Continue.

Duo Verification

 

Step 2

2. You will then see a six-digit code (example below):  

Duo code

 

2a. If you are using a YubiKey, choose “Other options” on this screen 

Step 3

3. If you are set up with Duo Push, you will also receive a Duo alert notification on your mobile device inviting you to open the Duo mobile app and enter the 6-digit verification code provided. This will allow access to M365 in the browser. 

Add code

Resources

  • Learn about Duo Verified Push here  
  • Learn how to use a YubiKey with your Duo account here. 

For additional assistance, contact your Help Desk:

University IT Help Desk 

  • 585.275.2000 

URMC ISD Help Desk 

  • 585.275.3200