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Outlook Web Access
Note: If only access to email is needed, Outlook Web Access can be used from any Internet connected PC or laptop at any time.
Outlook Web Access (OWA) is a web based tool to access your email from any PC.
Accessing OWA
This is the URL for Office 365:
After the move to Office 365 you are no longer able to get to Outlook Web Access (OWA) by using any of the following:
- webmail.state.ny.us
- mail.ny.gov/owa
- mail.nysemail.nyenet/owa
When accessing email through the Internet, you will need to log in.
- For OCFS staff: Your username is your OCFS email address (e.g., bob.smith@ocfs.ny.gov). Your password is your HSEN password.
- For ITS staff: Your username is your ITS email address. Your password is your NYS password.
Remote Access Requests
Please send all Remote Access Requests and Forms to ocfs.sm.comctrup.
SSL VPN Information
CIO/OFT Customer Care Bulletin:
- OFT Customer Care Bulletin 11-CNS-03 - CIO/OFT SSL VPN and Client VPN Service Hostname Change
Information on Secure Socket Layer Virtual Private Network (SSL VPN) for Non-State Owned Equipment
SSL VPN access, which is available through the use of Non-State owned equipment, allows the user to access CONNECTIONS, WEBSTAR, the OCFS Intranet and Cognos Reportnet, if they have been granted such access. (As additional applications become available, a notification will be distributed).
The connectivity provided by and ISP (Internet Service Provider) must be in place before submitting the request for the SSL VPN solution, and is the sole responsibility of the requsting Agency.
The offering document, Remote Access Acceptable Use Memorandum of Understanding, and the SSL VPN request form, are available below:
- SSL VPN Offering
- Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for SSL VPN CONNECTIONS Access (updated 11/29/07)
Information on SSL VPN remote desktop (SRD) for Non-State Owned Equipment
SSL VPN remote desktop access, which is available through the use of Non-State owned equipment, allows the user to access their assigned workstation remotely as if they were sitting at their desk.
If the user does nto already have standard SSL VPN access, they should review the offering document and remote access acceptable user memorandum of understanding as listed in the SSL VPN section above.
The supervisor of the user can request this access by sending email to ocfs.sm.comctrup giving the full name and SHEN logon ID along with a business justification (there is a monthly recurring charge to OCFS for this type of access).
Once access is granted, the user should review the below document describing how to setup access to their assigned workstation, and contact the OCFS end user management team at ocfs.dl.it.eum2 for assistance in configuring their workstation to allow remote access by their HSEN logon ID.
Client VPN Access for State Owned Equipment
Client VPN access is available for local districts and voluntary agencies from state owned Laptops or PC's, including CIAB's.
Cisco Client VPN access, which is only available through the use of State owned equipment, allows the user to access any application that he or she could access using a workstation directly connected to the HSEN network.
The connectivity provided by an ISP (Internet Service Provider) must be in place before submitting the request for the CIAB VPN solution, and is the sole responsibility of the requesting Agency.
The offering document, Remote Access Acceptable Use Memorandum of Understanding and the Client VPN request form is available below: