Authentication methods to Access MGB Resources Remotely or while Traveling

Always register your international work travel with TravelSafe. Outlined here are some options for accessing Mass General Brigham resources while traveling abroad.

Accessing internal resources directly, without 2-factor authentication

 (2-factor authentication means a second method of authorization via SMS Text or phone call)

• Use a mobile device (iOS or Android smartphone or tablet) with cellular data or WiFi
  Receive email and access all internal sites without VPN connection on your mobile device by first enrolling in Ivanti Go and activating Ivanti Go Tunnel. To read more, visit https://rc.partners.org/search?keys=Ivanti Go

Accessing internal resources with 2-factor authentication 

• Option 1: If you need access to web resources such as Web Email (OWA), PeopleSoft or Pulse, you can register an international phone or enable international text and roaming for US phones to receive a unique access code. Not sure if you registered your phone? Go to https://myprofile.mgb.org
• Option 2: If you need to access additional resources from your laptop, like your full Email Client, servers, you will need to establish a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection. Follow the steps in Option 1 to register
  
  1. Request VPN access by contacting the Digital Service Desk
  2. Connect to VPN instructions: http://www.partners.org/vpn/
     
     
• Option 3: If you are unable to register a phone number. You can enroll in Okta verify to connect to vpn. 
  
  1. Request VPN access by contacting the Digital Service Desk 
  2. Connect to VPN instructions: http://www.partners.org/vpn/

Please note there is much more information available on the TravelSafe site.

TravelSafe is s a travel information and assistance program that was created to help MGB travelers with a single point of contact in an emergency and to provide important travel information while traveling domestically or internationally on business related travel.