Staff: Get Started with IT at Harvard University Central Administration
Harvard University Information Technology (HUIT) welcomes new staff to Harvard! Our mission is to make it easier for faculty, students, and staff to teach, research, learn, and work through the effective use of information technology.
This guide highlights key resources for staff at Harvard University Central Administration. Staff at other Harvard schools can find their local IT support here.
The Essentials
The essential tools and services to get you up and running at Harvard.
HarvardKey
Harvard's unified login credential for accessing applications and services
Emergency Notification System
Receive critical alerts in the event of an emergency
Office 365 for Harvard
Access email and calendar
Password Manager
Create, manage, and store passwords in a secure, central location
Video Conferencing (Zoom)
Join meetings and collaborate with colleagues
Web Applications
Browse Harvard tools and web portals
Spam Filtering
Email filtering system to protect mailboxes from spam, viruses, malware, phishing scams
Secure File Transfer (Kiteworks)
Send files securely, internally and externally
Harvard Wireless
Connect to Harvard's wireless network
Information Security
Resources and tools to keep your devices and data safe
IT Perks at Harvard
Free IT resources and discounted tools and hardware available for Harvard staff
Get Help
Contact HUIT for assistance or access self-help resources.
