New Mobile Device Setup

Follow these steps to make sure your device is configured properly and can be used safely with ASU’s technology services.

1. Secure

   • Set up a Passcode

     The most important thing you can do to protect your device and the information it contains is to lock it using a pin, passcode, gesture or other types of lock code supported on your device.

     • How to Set a Passcode on Android Devices
     • How to Set a Passcode on iOS

   • Enable Encryption

     If you have access to sensitive information from your device, it is important that you enable encryption to prevent unauthorized access to that data. iOS devices are encrypted automatically when a passcode is set.

     • How to Set Up Encryption on an Android Device

   • To make sure your device is always up-to-date with the latest security patches, be sure to install operating system updates when they become available.

2. Connect

   • ASU Wireless Network

     ASU students and employees can connect to a secure wireless network while on campus.

     • How to Connect to Wifi on Android Devices
     • How to Connect to Wifi on iOS Devices

   • ASU Email, Calendar, and Contacts

     Whether you’re a student using Apps@ASU or an employee using Microsoft Exchange, you’ll want to use your device to access your email, calendar, and contacts. Find out how.

     • How to Set Up Apps@ASU for Students

   • VPN for Remote Access (Faculty and Staff)

     If you plan to access certain on-campus resources from your device, such as using remote desktop software on a tablet to access your office PC, you will need to set up VPN on your device.

     • How to Set up VPN on Android Devices
     • How to Set Up VPN on iOS Devices

3. Protect

   • Enable Remote Device Tracking and Management

     If your device is ever lost or stolen, it is important to make sure that you can locate it and even erase its contents if the device can not be recovered. Take the time to set this up now to protect yourself if you ever need it.

     • Learn about Android Device Manager
     • Learn About Find My iPhone

   • Prevent Viruses and Malware

     Just like desktops and laptops, some mobile devices are susceptible to infection by malicious programs.

     Install Antivirus Software, such as Lookout, which is available for both iOS and Android.
     

   • Create a Backup Plan

     If something happens to your device or you just want to make upgrading it easier in the future, you’ll want to make sure your phone’s data is backed up so it can be easily restored.

     • Back up your iOS device
     • How to Back up your Android Device

   • While you’re protecting your device, consider also protecting your passwords by installing a password manager app. Learn more about creating and managing strong passwords.

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Now that you’re new device is set up, check out some of the apps and other mobile services available to you.

Mobile Services

Changing phone numbers?

Be sure to update your mobile number for ASUAlert and your personal information in RamPort.