Getting Started with FlexIT

Introduction to FlexIT

FlexIT is an online service that gives students access to software applications from any device at any time. As long as you have a computer or supported device that has an internet connection, you will be able to access FlexIT. If you are a staff member you can easily request access through this quick form: Request Access to FlexIT

While we will always aim to make all the software applications on FlexIT available to everyone, in some cases this isn’t possible. There are a small number of applications that are restricted to different people or locations based on our licensing agreement with the manufacturer, such as Adobe Creative Cloud. You will only see the applications that legally you are entitled to use.

For a list of available software, please see the Latest Software list.

For help with FlexIT check the Troubleshooting guide.

Quick Start

Step 1: Download and install the VMware Horizon Client

Step 2: Login to FlexIT

Using drives in FlexIT

If you are using an intensive application on FlexIT, it is important that you copy and use files on your University home drive. If you use files saved on your local computer you may find that they are extremely slow to open and process. To copy files to your H: you can use 7Zip within FlexIT follow these instructions.

Using ArcGIS

If you are using any of the ArcGIS products it is important that you also follow these instructions.

Step 3: Setup FlexIT to use your local drives

When can I use FlexIT?

FlexIT is available to all enrolled students automatically. Staff can request access by filling in this quick form: Request staff access to FlexIT

Getting started

1. Download and install the VMware Horizon Client. For more information, please see the client instructions for your device:

2. Login to FlexIT and select any application you would like to use.

3. Setup FlexIT to use your local drives.

Help with FlexIT