Nih remote email access

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) offers remote email access to its employees and contractors through various methods. Here are some ways to access your NIH email remotely:

  1. NIH Email System: The NIH email system is available online, allowing you to access your email from anywhere. To access your email, go to https://email.nih.gov and log in with your NIH username and password.
  2. Microsoft Outlook Web App: The NIH uses Microsoft Outlook Web App (OWA) to provide remote access to email. You can access OWA by going to https://owa.nih.gov and logging in with your NIH username and password.
  3. Microsoft Outlook Mobile App: The NIH also offers a mobile app for accessing email on-the-go. You can download the Microsoft Outlook app from the App Store (for iOS devices) or Google Play Store (for Android devices) and log in with your NIH username and password.
  4. Virtual Private Network (VPN): The NIH offers a VPN service that allows you to access your email and other NIH resources remotely. To access the VPN, go to https://vpn.nih.gov and follow the instructions to download and install the VPN client software.
  5. Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP): Some NIH employees may have access to remote desktop services, which allow you to access your NIH computer remotely. To access RDP, you will need to contact your IT department for instructions and setup.

To access your NIH email remotely, you will need to have a valid NIH username and password. If you are a new employee or contractor, you will need to set up your account and password before accessing your email remotely.

Additionally, the NIH has implemented various security measures to protect its email system, including:

If you have any issues accessing your NIH email remotely, you can contact the NIH IT department for assistance.