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Telework at DHSS

How Do I:

Contact the DHSS IRM Helpdesk (or IT)

Forward my work phone

Check my voice mail from another phone

Set up Outlook email in my computer web browser, my phone, or other device

Set up remote access to my work computer

Use eSTAR from home

Microsoft Teams

Office 365 Resources
-- includes Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Planner, OneDrive


How do I contact the DHSS IRM Helpdesk (or IT)?

How do I forward my work phone to another phone (mobile or landline)?

  • On your work phone dial *2
  • Enter the 10 digit phone number you want to forward calls to (remember to add 9 first if it is an outside number)
  • Listen for 2-3 quick beeps to verify it worked
  • To undo, dial #2 on your work phone

How do I check my voice mail from another phone?

  • Call 302-255-2999 and enter your phone extension and password.

OR

  • Dial your work number with area code
  • Once connected and you hear your name, press *
  • Once you hear, “Please enter extension” press #
  • It will then ask, “Please enter your mailbox #” then enter 59122
  • Then enter password and # when asked

How do I set up my Outlook email remotely from a PC, tablet, or mobile device?

  • This reference sheet from office365.delaware.gov shows how to access your work email remotely from a PC, tablet or mobile device once you have multi-factor authentication (MFA) set up.
  • If you have an @delaware.gov email address and don't use Office365, you can access your email in your internet browser by going to:
    • https://owa.state.de.us

How do I set up remote access to my work computer?

  • Watch your email for a message with instructions once you are approved for remote access.

How do I use eSTAR from home?

  • Visit my.delaware.gov to log in to the State of Delaware Single Sign-On page, so you can access eSTAR.

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