Checklist for Working Remotely (Desktop Users)

Complete this checklist before leaving the office and heading to your remote work location.


	Know your full computer password	Make sure you know your username and full password. You can’t use your PIN on remote applications or a personal computer. You will use your computer username and password when using the collaboration and remote access tools. Login to each of the collaboration tools before you leave the office to make sure you can login and your access is configured correctly. Contact helpdesk@tamus.edu with questions.
	Check your access to Webmail	Make sure you can access your email through Webmail.
	Check your electronic files	Verify that your computer files are backed-up and synced in OneDrive.
	Gather your paper files	Gather paper files, binders or hard-copies of documentation you need. Keep them protected and secure while working remotely.
	Check your office phone voice mail settings	Check that your voice mail is going to your Outlook Inbox (this is the default). Call your office phone and leave a message; if it comes to your Inbox you are good to go! If you want to answer your calls as they come in, forward your calls to your mobile or landline phone (optional). While looking at your office phone, push the Forward All button Enter 9 + the ten-digit phone number you want to receive your calls (your mobile or landline phone) Push the OK button Check it by calling your office phone and making sure it rings your mobile or landline phone
	Once at your remote location, enable Remote Desktop Connection on your personal computer	Your desktop must be turned on before you leave the office! Use Remote Desktop Connection to access files and applications your work computer. When done for the day, Disconnect…don’t Log Off or Shut Down Another option is to use Webmail for email and OneDrive for file storage and retrieval.