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Essential technology tools, services and support you need to start strong.
Help Desk Central is here to answer your tech questions anytime, day or night by phone, email, online chat or in person.
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Howdy connects you to registration, records, grades, degree evaluations, financial aid, billing service and more.
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WiFi is available in classrooms, buildings and green spaces across campus. Sign in with your NetID and password.
How to Connect to: TAMU_WiFiNew Aggie TechList
The New Aggie TechList tells you what tech equipment you need to bring to campus based on your major and where you will live.
Get your TechListImportant Technology Tools
Google Apps at Texas A&M provides all students with a cloud-based workspace, integrated with all the tools you need to collaborate.Checking your Texas A&M Gmail frequently is the best way to stay informed. Your email address is [Your NetID]@tamu.edu
Set up Gmail on your PhoneAll Aggies have access to Microsoft 365 - the entire Microsoft Office suite in the cloud. Microsoft 365 gives you access to applications like Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneDrive.
Canvas is the connection between the classroom and you. Access assignments, tests, grades, courses and more.
The Texas A&M Software Store offers the software students need free of charge or at deeply discounted rates.
Students get access to a full-featured Zoom account. Use Zoom to collaborate with classmates, attend events remotely, receive virtual career counseling and more.
Texas A&M students have access to over 13,000 free courses, thanks to LinkedIn Learning. Texas A&M students have access to over 13,000 free courses on LinkedIn Learning. Learn a new software or improve professional skills.
Use Texas A&M's VPN to connect to the campus network, allowing you to access resources that are typically not available off campus.
Simplify move in day. Get details about internet access, what tech you can use in your residence hall and how to set everything up successfully.
Campus Resources
Get access to computing, printing and software resources on campus and at home.
Open Access Computer Labs (OALs) are located across campus, offering remote and in-person access to special software and printing.
OAL Locations Log in to Aggie Virtual DesktopAggiePrint provides on-the-go printing at kiosks across campus from smartphones, laptops, and virtually any device with email capabilities.
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Make sure you're always informed. Subscribe to alerts for IT outages and campus safety notices.
Code Maroon is Texas A&M University's emergency notification system. Enroll in Code Maroon to receive health and safety warnings during campus emergencies.
Sign up for Code Maroon Alerts Download the Code Maroon AppBe the first to know about outages for primary campus services such as TAMU WiFi, Canvas, Howdy and more.
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NetID
Your NetID is your Texas A&M username. Once on campus, you’ll use your NetID to log in to university resources like TAMU WiFi and register for classes.
Duo Multi-factor Authentication
Duo adds an extra layer of security to Texas A&M NetID accounts. With Duo two-factor authentication, NetID accounts are protected with something you know (a password) and something you have (the Duo Mobile App).
We have the tools and resources you can use for academics, research and more.
Last Modified: December 17, 2025