Computing resources for TAMUQ users

User must activate their Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ) account before accessing online resources. See instructions here:  Account Activation User Guide

Activating your account will grant you access to the following resources:

• Microsoft 365 Applications 
• Printing service

A Texas A&M NetID is an account used for logging in and accessing Texas A&M University at College Station resources, such as Texas A&M Gmail, TAMU Library, Howdy, Canvas, and other main campus sites. Texas A&M University conducts the management of this account at College Station.  Technology Services offers basic troubleshooting and can assist password reset.

To claim your Google Apps account, go to Claim TAMU Gmail.

After you have enabled your NetID, you have the option to forward TAMU Email to TAMUQ email using the instructions below:

1. Enable Email Forwarding

2. Enable Google Apps Account

Password Settings:

1. Setup Self Service Password Reset

2. Duo Mobile Configuration

• Online Storage

As part of TAMUQ's Microsoft 365 subscription, you can save your files in OneDrive and then work with them from almost any device. To get started, log in to your Microsoft Office365 account and access your One Drive app online or install it on your device. See instructions here: Getting Started with TAMUQ Microsoft OneDrive.

• Self-Service Portal- The Technology Services - Qatar website allows you to get help, request services, and access knowledge articles.

TAMUQ offers eligible faculty, staff and students Microsoft Office365  license with a local installation of up to 5 copies on multiple devices.

Microsoft 365 provides access to a suite of applications for collaboration and communications, such as Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint Online, and others.

Computer labs

All Open Access Labs and Library computers have been transitioned to HBKU IT this Fall 2026. TAMUQ student will need to use their HBKU account to access an HBKU computer in these spaces.

Follow-Me Printing

Students can print from their computers and send a print job through FollowMe Printing. Print jobs are collected at any network printer around the campus by simply swiping your ID Card on the blue box of the printer (Printer names: HP-134E, MFP-175, MFP-IT, HP-202, HP-228 and MFP-270)

Network Printers Locations: First floor: 176 Blue Area, 134E Student Lounge, Technology Services suite 139 | Second Floor: 202 hallway, 228 hallway 270 Blue Area

Several software titles are available for installation on BYOD devices at TAMUQ through https://software.tamu.edu/ (NetID login required).  The current list of free software available to students includes:

• Matlab 2026 Win/Mac/Linux
• SOLIDWORKS Student Premium 2026-2027
• Canvas 
• Camtasia Studio/SnagIt Exp 8/31/2026
• Read&Write for Macintosh
• Read&Write for Windows

Course-specific software available in TAMU computer labs can be accessed virtually through TAMU VOAL for those unable to attend in person.

TAMU VPN

• Cisco AnyConnect VPN - Accessing TAMU managed sites and Virtual Machines will require VPN. Virtual Private Network (VPN) service offers  TAMU & TAMUQ employees, students, and eligible affiliates access to the university's network when working off-campus. VPN provides increased security and the same level of access as a direct local connection to the campus network. Instructions on getting started

This service is managed by TAMU Technology Services. For any issues, please contact TAMU HelpDesk Central at helpdesk@tamu.edu