How do I change the name of a SharePoint Site after I create it?

For more information on how to change the name of a SharePoint after it was created, please visit this article on how to manage your SharePoint site settings and scroll down to “Change the name, description, privacy level, and site classification” section of the article. Read more about How do I change the name of a SharePoint Site after I create it?

How do I add HBS users to a SharePoint site?

In HUIT's O365 tenant we have set up "stub" accounts in Office 365 so that HBS email and contact information is visible in our Global Adress list. In addition, HBS has their own separate Office365 tenant. Because of these factors, there is some nuance in order fore HBS users to use a SharePoint site.

O365 Groups and Teams require HBS users to log into HUIT's O365 tenant using their NetID@harvard.edu. To share with HBS users you have to enter their name as you would any user at Harvard and they will show up in the...

Who determines my eligibility for a mailbox, and who creates them?

The account creation process is automatic. When HR enters you into our Identity Management software, your role automatically sets off the process which gives you the correct access. If you are uncertain if your role qualifies for an email address, you should contact Human Resources, or the Accounts and Access Management team. HUIT cannot make exceptions to this process.

I received a notification that an email attachment was removed by Proofpoint. What do I do now?

HUIT has implemented TAP Attachment Defense from Proofpoint on our Office 365 email system. The TAP system detects an email that contains a malicious attachment and strips the attachment to prevent phishing and targeted malware attacks. If you receive an email containing an infected attachment, Proofpoint will filter out the email to protect your account from being compromised. If you know who sent the stripped attachment, let the sender know that a malicious attachment has been propagated from their email address. Do not accept any shared files from that sender until you confirm...

How much can I store in a SharePoint Online Site Collection?

The maximum storage capacity across all sites in a site collection is 25TB. This can not be changed.

I have an email with an attachment that was delayed by Proofpoint. What happens to my email during the 5-7 minute delay?

Are my email attachments being read while they go through the spam filter?

No. The tool does not read or analyze the words or other data ... Read more about Are my email attachments being read while they go through the spam filter?

Will attachment defense make it take longer for me to receive emails containing attachments?

HUIT’s spam filtering system, Proofpoint, uses a tool called Attachment Defense to check email attachments for malicious behavior before delivering them. For emails originating from a non-Harvard email address, this may cause a short delay in delivering the email. In some rare... Read more about Will attachment defense make it take longer for me to receive emails containing attachments?

Why is HUIT implementing attachment defense on Proofpoint?

One of the most effective methods for cyber criminals to install malicious software on a computer or...

Can I store my .pst files in OneDrive for Business?

This is not recommended. If the .pst file is less than 10GB and not connected to your mailbox, then you can store the file in OneDrive for Business for archival purposes. Keeping a regularly used .pst on OneDrive increases the chances for corruption.

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