![]() The KB has instructions for configuring Outlook to access your Office 365 email account. Undergraduate students: Access your email online at. ![]() IS&T recommends Microsoft Outlook, which is part of the free Microsoft Office bundle available to all MIT students. Your email address will be can login to your MIT email account using your Kerberos credentials through a browser or an email app. Once you have your Kerberos account, you’ll be able to login to your MIT email, which the Institute uses to contact you about everything. This Knowledge Base (KB) article explains how to register devices for use with Duo. You will be prompted to sign up for Duo after creating your Kerberos account. Students can request a free YubiKey from IS&T. YubiKeys are hardware authentication tokens that don’t require WiFi or cellular service and make excellent backup authentication devices. IS&T strongly recommends that you register at least one backup device for use with Duo in case something happens to your primary device. MIT students are required to register for Duo two-factor authentication, which is an additional security layer to verify your identity via a physical device, such as your smartphone, a tablet, or even a landline. Look for an email from with instructions for creating your Kerberos account. Your main MIT identity is your Kerberos account, a username and password that will grant you access to a many MIT systems, services, and resources. Students can get educational discounts by purchasing through vendors’ online education stores. Due to the ongoing computer chipset shortage and other global supply chain issues, if you are planning to buy a new computer for the fall, IS&T strongly encourages you to order it as soon as possible. It is critical that you have a laptop that meets the minimum hardware requirements for MIT students. ![]() Step 1: Make sure you have an MIT-ready laptop If at any point you have questions or need help, contact the IS&T Service Desk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Below are steps you should take to begin your digital life as an MIT student. Information Systems and Technology (IS&T), MIT’s central IT department, is here to provide you with advice and support on IT issues during your time at the Institute. Web, Data, and Servers Web, Data, and Servers.Accounts and Passwords Accounts and Passwords.Network and Infrastructure Network and Infrastructure.End-User Support Tools End-User Support Tools.Educational Technology Educational Technology.Collaboration and Communication Collaboration and Communication.Visitors and Guests Learn what IT services are available to you as a guest or visitor.Faculty and Staff Learn what IT services are available to you as a faculty or staff member.Students Get answers to your technology questions even before you arrive.Get Started with IT connect, configure, & go.
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