VUMC Laptop Setup

If you are setting up your VUMC laptop for the first time,

We recommend that you do so from on campus until you complete the full install the first time, and then download the VMWare Component from the company portal.

Turn on the laptop and make the appropriate selections until you are prompted for the wifi network:

Connect to a wireless network. The network names will be different depending on your location.

  1. If at VUMC, select “VUMCEmployee” and input your credentials as follows:

Username: Your @vumc.org email (i.e. first.last@vumc.org)

Password: Your VUMC ID password

  1. If setting up a home office, select your home wireless network.
  2. Once complete – click “Connect,” then “Next.”

Once connected to the wifi

Sign in and authenticate for the first time…

You are almost there! Your computer will begin automatic configurations. It is normal for the computer to reboot during this process. Once you arrive at the “Welcome to VUMC!” screen continue with sign-in:

  1. Enter your VUMC email address.
  2. Enter your VUMC ID and password on the VUMC log-in page.
  3. Set up Windows Hello* – Click “Set up PIN.” If you forget your PIN, recovery uses Microsoft multi-factor authentication (MFA).
  1. Register for Microsoft MFA, if you have not already. You have a choice on how to register:

Option 1 – Mobile app: Microsoft Authenticator can be downloaded onto your personal device from the iOS App Store or Google Play Store. This does not replace the existing VUMC multi-factor app.

Option 2 – SMS/Texting: Microsoft MFA can be configured to utilize text messaging (SMS).
  1. Enter a desired PIN for this device. PINs are required to be a minimum of six[1]digits.
  2. Click “OK.”

You have now set up your new VUMC device! If you need assistance, please contact the Help Desk at 343-HELP (4357) or submit a ticket in Pegasus at https://pegasus.vumc.org. Make sure to include your computer’s ID on the ticket, which is located on your device on a yellow sticker

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