University of Southampton

iSolutions

Getting Help

Do you need help with an IT issue? We have a number of options, from self-help guides, urgent telephone support, email, web chat or in-person help at our Tech Hubs. Choose from the options below to resolve your issue as soon as possible.

Self-help guides: search on our Knowledge Base

The Knowledge Base contains articles and guidance to help with common IT issues you might experience.

Featured Articles

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Visit our Service Portal for every request you might have

You can use the University Service Portal to:

Access the main University Service Portal

How to find IT support

Tech Hubs: in-person support

Our Tech Hubs provide in-person IT support for all staff and students at a number of locations across our campuses. You do not need an appointment. Just drop in and speak to one of our friendly support experts.

Visit a Tech Hub

ServiceLine: remote support

ServiceLine is the university IT service desk. We are staffed by a team of experts who are here to help with your IT issues or questions.

We support a wide range of services including university computers, software and applications, user accounts and more. Our aim is to resolve any issues as quickly as possible. Occasionally we pass requests onto a specific team with specialist knowledge, so you get the best possible support on your university IT.

Web chat

You can access support using the web chat service. Go to Chat | UoS ServiceNow (soton.ac.uk) to open a web chat and choose ‘iSolutions’. Web chat is available from 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-16:00 every day the University is open.

Telephone

If you need urgent support, or you are unable to access your IT account, contact ServiceLine.

If you are calling from a university phone, dial 25656.

If you are calling from a mobile, or other non-university phone, dial:

The phone lines are open from 08:30 – 18:00 Monday – Friday, each day the University is open.

Email

If your enquiry is not urgent, you can email ServiceLine@soton.ac.uk.

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