# IT Services
**Source**: https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/
**Parent**: https://www.york.ac.uk/about/departments/
We help students, staff and researchers by providing secure, reliable and accessible IT services, tools and support.
## Is everything working?
Check the status of IT services and systems and find out about planned maintenance.
[Check the status of services](https://status.york.ac.uk)
## How-to guides and help
Need help? Our how-to guides and articles are the quickest way to find answers.
### [Change your password](https://support.york.ac.uk/s/article/Change-your-password)
### [Set up two-factor authentication (2FA)](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/cyber-security/passwords-two-factor-authentication/)
### [Help logging in](https://support.york.ac.uk/s/article/login-help)
### [Connect to wifi](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/tools/wifi/)
### [Connect to the virtual private network (VPN)](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/tools/vpn/)
### [Set up virtual desktop service (VDS)](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/tools/vds/)
[See more guides and help](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/guides/)
## Tools, software and services
Access a range of digital tools to enhance your work and study. Download specialist software, buy and borrow equipment, and enhance your research with high-performance computing support. Plus get advice on keeping your data secure.
### [Print, copy and scan](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/tools/print/)
Find out about printing facilities available to staff and students across campus.
### [Software](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/tools/software/)
Do more with software, such as create PDFs, visualise data and host video calls.
### [Getting equipment](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/tools/computers-printing-equipment/)
Borrow equipment, purchase from approved suppliers and browse recommended models.
### [Research IT](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/tools/research/research-it/)
Enhance your research with high-performance computing and specialist facilities.
[Search tools, software and services](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/tools/)
## News and announcements
### ['Google Workspace' phishing emails](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/about/news/2026/google-phishing-emails/)
17 February 2026
Look out for a convincing new phishing campaign targeting Google Workspace users - and warn your friends and colleagues too.
### [The latest version of the MyUoY app is now available](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/about/news/2026/latest-version-myuoy-app-available/)
17 February 2026
The latest version of the MyUoY app is now available in your app stores!
### [Bookmark IT Status for emergency updates](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/about/news/2026/bookmark-it-status-for-emergency-updates/)
29 January 2026
Although we work hard to minimise interruptions to IT across the University, sometimes our key services do experience disruptions.
### [New Zoom features: AI Companion](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/about/news/2026/new-zoom-features-ai-companion/)
9 January 2026
From Monday 2 February new AI Companion features in Zoom will be available for staff and students, making meetings even easier.
[More news](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/about/news/)
About us
Find out about who we are, what we do, our vision and our policies.
[Learn about IT Services](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/about/)
Cyber security
Feel confident using data securely and know how to spot a cyber risk.
[Stay secure](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/cyber-security/)
Training and skills
Improve your digital skills with training guides and workshops.
[Browse resources](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/guides/training/)
Starting a new IT project?
If you're planning a new system, service or major IT change, speak to the Enterprise Architecture team first.
[Learn about Enterprise Architecture](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/guides/enterprise-architecture/)