Working Remote: You’re Not Alone: Connect, Collaborate and Create.
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How Do I Connect?
How Do I Connect?
Connect using my Sonoco Laptop
If you have a Sonoco laptop, you can connect to your Sonoco resources using your Sonoco device using one of the following.
- Connect to many of your applications through the Employee Resource site.
- Connect to your email and other Microsoft applications through www.office.com.
- Connect to applications/resources only available on the Sonoco network through VPN.
- Connect to your files using your Sonoco device. You can access files using OneDrive, if set-up. OneDrive allows you to have a space in the cloud to store your files. Think of it as your hard drive in the cloud which you can share with others! To learn more about OneDrive, go here.
- Connect to your network drives through the Sonoco VPN.
Connect to my Sonoco Desktop
If you do not have a Sonoco laptop and utilize a Sonoco desktop in the office you can connect to your resources using one of the following.
- Connect to many of your applications on a non-Sonoco device through the Employee Resource site.
- Connect to your email and other Microsoft applications through www.office.com.
- Connect to your Sonoco desktop from a non-Sonoco device through the Remote Desktop application. Your Sonoco desktop must be on the Sonoco network, have the necessary software installed, and turned on for the Remote Desktop to work. IT is working to push the Remote Desktop application to all Sonoco desktops. If when you connect to the Remote Desktop tool through the Employee Resource site you do not see your desktop, please email remotedesktop@sonoco.com. Instructions on how to connect to the service can be found here.
- Connect to your files using the Remote Desktop application.
- Connect to your network drives using the remote desktop application.
Commonly Used Applications
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Global Applications
Global Applications
The below applications do not require VPN. You may access them at the link below using your Sonoco computer or any other device. If you are requested to install the Citrix Received Client, please
- Select “I agree with the Citrix license agreement”
- Click through using the default settings
- When prompted, DO NOT check the box to “Enable single sign-on”
- Click “Continue” once the installation is complete
If you need additional instructions, please review instructions here.
If you do not see the application you are looking for you must access it through VPN.
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North American Applications
North American Applications
The below applications do not require VPN. You may access them at the link below using your Sonoco computer or any other device. If you are requested to install the Citrix Received Client, please
- Select “I agree with the Citrix license agreement”
- Click through using the default settings
- When prompted, DO NOT check the box to “Enable single sign-on”
- Click “Continue” once the installation is complete
If you need additional instructions, please review instructions here.
If you do not see the application you are looking for you must access it through VPN.
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LATAM Applications
LATAM Applications
If you do not see the application you are looking for you must access it through VPN.
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Asia Applications
Asia Applications
If you do not see the application you are looking for under the Global Applications Tab, you will need to connect to the Sonoco network through VPN if you are using a Sonoco laptop or through Remote Desktop.
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European Applications
European Applications
The below applications do not require VPN. You may access them at the link below using your Sonoco computer or any other device. If you are requested to install the Citrix Received Client, please
- Select “I agree with the Citrix license agreement”
- Click through using the default settings
- When prompted, DO NOT check the box to “Enable single sign-on”
- Click “Continue” once the installation is complete
If you need additional instructions, please review instructions here.
If you do not see the application you are looking for you must access it through VPN.
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Help Overview, FAQs, Tips and Tricks
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Help Overview
Help Overview
You can log a Service Desk ticket by using one of the methods below.
- Use online chat by logging into the web portal and selecting “Chat”.
- Log into the web portal and select “Report an Issue”.
- English speaking employees can call (843)383-3500 and select option 1 or email bt.service.center@sonoco.com
- Spanish and Portuguese employees can call (312)392-3157 for Spanish and (312)392-3156 for Portuguese
- Employees in Asia can call +861069115174 or email asiabtsupport@sonoco.com
- Employees in Europe can call +48525822680
For password related issues, you can change your password and unlock your own account here. You will need to register for password management before using the site. Before registering, you will need to know your PIN. You can get your PIN via Sonoco’s ISSR portal by clicking here and selecting ISSR in the Web Apps Folder.
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FAQs
FAQs
Remote Work Tools
I need to access applications/resources only available on the Sonoco network while remote. How do I connect to access those applications/resources when not on the network?
How do I connect to the Sonoco network with VPN?
I need a headset to connect to conference calls through my computer. Are there any recommended headsets?Chat Tools
What chat tools are available for me to use to interact with my coworkers?Mobile Devices
Who do I call for issues with my mobile device?
How can I best manage the data I use on my mobile device
Network Accounts
I have locked myself out of my network account. What can I do to unlock my account?Okta
What is Okta and why do I have to log into it before I got to certain Sonoco applications?
What should I do if I forget my Okta username or password?
What applications are currently available through the Okta homepage?Webex
I need to conduct a conference call but I do not have a Webex account. How do I request an account?
I am having trouble connecting to audio for Webex through my computer, what can I do?
Where can I find more information on WebEx and how to use the tool?Oracle
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Tips and Tricks
Tips and Tricks
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