SHSU myAccess VPN

The MyAccess VPN system will allow you to access various SHSU software, systems and files remotely.  You must request and be approved for this type of access. Once your access has been approved, you will be able to access software, systems and files on the SHSU network from any computer off-campus as long as there is an internet connection.

Note: A link will no longer be available with direct access to the S and T drives after logging in. To view the S and T drive remotely, simply log in to your office desktop via MyAccess or use remote.shsu.edu. For additional information regarding the remote.shsu.edu option, visit here.

Prerequisites

Before connecting, please be sure that you meet the following prerequisites:

• You must be connecting from a computer that has the firewall enabled.
• You must be up to date on all operating system security patches.
• You must have anti-virus software installed, running, and up to date.
• Microsoft Remote Desktop for Mac and PC will be required for accessing workstations.
• A supported operating system still receiving security updates.
  • Windows 8.1.10 or higher
  • OSX 
  • Linux
  • iOS
  • Android
  • WIndows Phone
  • Chrome OS
  • See the F5 website for a full list of compatibility requirements.

Connect to MyAccess VPN

• Edge

  To access your S:\ drive, T:\ drive and other campus software and resources from a machine that is not on the SHSU network, open a web browser (i.e. Edge, Safari, or Chrome), and go to http://myaccess.shsu.edu. Click Accept.

  
  
  On the next screen, enter your SHSU username and password and select Logon.

  
  
  You will be prompted to authenticate the logon. Select the option you prefer.

  
  
  Once the logon in authenticated, select Click here to continue on the next screen.

  
  
  An Endpoint Inspection dialogue inspection may appear. If so, select Download. When prompted select Run.

  
  
  The following dialogue box will display, click Yes.
  
  

  A Security Alert will be displayed. Select Add this site to your Trusted Sites list, and always allow inspection from this site.

  

  The browser will then display Checking for security software…

  
  
  Once the browser is done checking for security software, a Remote Desktop Connection dialogue box may display. If so, select Connect.

  
  
  Select the display of your choice and then select Open.

  
  
  Your SHSU workstation desktop will now be displayed.

  

• Chrome

  To access your S:\ drive, T:\ drive and other campus software and resources from a machine that is not on the SHSU network, open a web browser (i.e. Edge, Safari, or Chrome), and go to http://myaccess.shsu.edu. Click Accept.

  
  
  On the next screen, enter your SHSU username and password and select Logon.

  
  
  You will be prompted to authenticate the logon. Select the option you prefer.

  
  
  Once the logon in authenticated, select Click here to continue on the next screen.

  
  
  An Endpoint Inspection dialogue inspection may appear. If so, select Download. When prompted select Run.

  
  
  The following dialogue box will display, click Yes. 
  
  

  A Security Alert will be displayed. Select Add this site to your Trusted Sites list, and always allow inspection from this site.

  

  The browser will then display Checking for security software…

  
  
  Once the browser is done checking for security software, a Remote Desktop Connection dialogue box may display. If so, select Connect.

  
  
  Select the display of your choice and then select Open.

  

  
  
  Your SHSU workstation desktop will now be displayed.

  

• Safari

  To access your S:\ drive, T:\ drive and other campus software and resources from a machine that is not on the SHSU network, open a web browser (i.e. Edge, Safari, or Chrome), and go to http://myaccess.shsu.edu. Click Accept.

  

  On the next screen, enter your SHSU username and password and select Logon.

  

  You will be prompted to authenticate the logon. Select the option you prefer.

  

  Once the logon in authenticated, select Click here to continue on the next screen.

  

  An Endpoint Inspection dialogue inspection may appear. Select Start inspection, then select Download.

  

  

  Select Allow on the following dialogue box.

  

  Double click to the folder in the Downloads area to install.

  

  If the following dialogue box, click Allow.

  

  A Security Alert will be displayed. Select Always allow inspection from this site.

  

  The browser may download an update.

  

  In the next few dialogue boxes, select OK.

  

  

  

  Select the display of your choice and then select Allow.

  

  

  Microsoft Remote Desktop will request access to your microphone and camera. Select Continue, then select OK on the following dialogue boxes.

  

  

  

  Select Add PC on the next screen.

  

  In the Add PC dialogue box, enter your SHSU workstation Node name in the PC name area and select Add.

  

  At the Secure Network Notice, select OK and you will be connected to the workstation.