Before you can get a university user account, you must verify your identity. After your identity has been verified, you can activate your university user account and start using the university’s digital services. Go to suomi.fi. Depending on your device and screen size, you may see either an Identification button or a menu in the […]

Set up your new Mac using this quick guide. The full setup process takes approximately one hour. If you have not yet enabled multi-factor authentication (MFA) for your account, install the Microsoft Authenticator app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, and follow these instructions: https://ict.oulu.fi/16893/  Turn on your computer and make sure […]

This guide provides an overview of the basics and key instructions for getting started with a new Mac computer managed by Oulu universities. If you need help with setting up your new Mac device, click here to open the setup quick guide. Contents of this guide Signing in File storage Applications and admin privileges Remote […]

This guide provides an overview of the basics and key instructions for getting started with a new Windows computer managed by Oulu universities. Contents of this guide Signing in File storage Applications Changing the language of Office apps Windows Update System Update Important functionality Outlook FortiClient Signing in You no longer need to be connected […]

This page describes how a new AI service will be assessed before it can be introduced at the University of Oulu. The guidance applies when considering the use of an AI service other than one already provided or approved by the university in teaching, research, or work. The aim of the assessment is to ensure […]

ThingLink is a service which allows you to add interactive content to images and videos, including 360-degree material. The content is added using tags. ThingLink offers two parallel user interfaces: Graphical user interface (default view) – Visual, interactive view Accessibility view – Text-based option specifically designed for users of assistive technologies The accessibility view is […]

This accessibility statement is based on Zoom’s own accessibility assessment (see also Zoom Accessibility), CSC’s assessment, and the University of Oulu’s own assessment. This statement was published on August 9, 2023, and reviewed on May 26, 2026. Please note that the Zoom used by Finnish higher education institutions is not the same as the general Zoom, […]

Tämän ohjeen sisältö: Formation of the usage environment price VISU pricing in research use VISU pricing in education use Formation of the usage environment price VISU is a computing environment intended for fixed-term use, and the price is determined based on either research or teaching use. The price of the VISU environment is not affected […]

BitLocker To Go is a Windows security feature designed to encrypt removable storage devices, such as USB flash drives and external hard drives. The contents of this guide Setting up BitLocker Removing BitLocker Formatting your drive Setting up BitLocker Note! Encryption cannot be enabled on Windows 11 Home edition, and the encrypted drive is not […]

This guideline is related to the guidelines about where different types of information can be stored and processed at the University of Oulu and Oamk. Considerations Related to the Processing of Personal Data Special care must always be exercised when processing personal data. If an organisational unit or faculty needs to deviate from this guidance […]