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- Hardware, Storage, and Printing
Find recommended and minimum hardware specifications for students at MSU, including supported devices, operating systems, and network requirements for academic use. Browse recommendations for computers by major.
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- Technology and Accounts
- Getting Started with Technology
New students, start with this student tech guide to get set up with technology at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
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- Technology and Accounts
- Accounts and Access
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
This article explains multi-factor authentication (MFA), a required security measure for University Microsoft 365 accounts. It includes basic information, links to setup instructions, alternative options, troubleshooting tips, and FAQs to help users.
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- Technology and Accounts
- Accounts and Access
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Updating Your Settings
This article is for users who already have multi-factor authentication set up with call or text methods and need to switch to the Microsoft Authenticator app.
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- Technology and Accounts
- Accounts and Access
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- First Time Setup
This article walks new students and employees through setting up multi-factor authentication (MFA) on their University account for the first time. MFA is required to sign in to many services at the University, including Microsoft 365 apps, MavMail, Workday, D2L Brightspace, Kaltura MediaSpace, and more.
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- Accounts and Access
- StarID
Learn how to change or reset your StarID password quickly and securely.
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- Accounts and Access
- StarID
The StarID is a username used at all the institutions within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.
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- Information Security
- Cybersecurity Awareness
This article highlights the role of the IT Solutions Information Security team in promoting cybersecurity awareness and protecting university data, and offers practical tips on staying safe online.
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- Technology and Accounts
- Software and Applications
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Copilot
Learn how to securely access Microsoft Copilot at MSU using your StarID, ensuring compliance with FERPA and MGDPA. Understand data privacy, security benefits, and best practices for AI use.
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- Communication, Collaboration, and Video Conferencing
- Email
This article outlines how to update the primary email address to the user's Minnesota State University, Mankato email address ending in @mnsu.edu.
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- Digital Accessibility
- Multimedia Accessibility
This article outlines how to edit and download captions in Kaltura MediaSpace for accessibility.
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- Teaching and Learning
- D2L Brightspace
- Getting Started with D2L
A list of students' most frequently asked questions about D2L Brightspace.
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- Technology and Accounts
- Accounts and Access
Those that are employed or volunteer to work for The University but are not paid or hired by Minnesota State University, Mankato Human Resources and need to have access to University computer or door access need to obtain an MSU email, TechID, StarID, and MavCard identity card. This process is required to get those initial resources.
- Knowledge Base
- Technology and Accounts
- Communication, Collaboration, and Video Conferencing
- Microsoft Teams
Explains how to sign in to Microsoft Teams using your StarID credentials to access chats, meetings, files, and team spaces across devices.
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- Technology and Accounts
- Network and Connectivity
- Remote Desktop Connection
Explains how to remotely access campus software through WorkMSU on Mac, including MFA requirements and steps to connect using the WorkMSU.rdp file.