What is DNI-U Remote Access (RA)?

An RA account allows any user who meets the eligibility criteria to access DNI-U network from any computer that is connected to the Internet and has a web browser that is Sockets Layer Secure Sockets Layer (i.e. SSL)-enabled.

If you are someone who needs remote access to more than web-based content, or have been instructed to download the appropriate client-based VPN desktop application, please review the download page.


Do I need a DNI-U Remote Access account to access DNI-U?

It depends.

If your organization is on one of the networks listed below and you are accessing the network from within your organization's intranet, then you do not need an RA account.

If your organization is on one of the above networks and you want to access DNI-U from outside of your organization's intranet, then you need an RA account.

If your organization is not listed above and you want to access DNI-U, then you need an RA account.

Scenarios

You are a CIA AIN user at CIA Headquarters and want to access DNI-U. To access DNI-U, you simply log in to AIN and go to http://www.intelink.gov and you are there.

You are a CIA AIN user and want to access DNI-U from home. You will need to have an RA account and access DNI-U by going to https://www.intelink.gov and you are there.


What is the eligibility criteria for obtaining an RA account?

Please review the Eligibility Criteria.


How do I apply for an RA account?

Army users may find information on AKO at: https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/212735


FOR ASSISTANCE PLEASE CONTACT: 
Office of the Director of National Intelligence - CIO 
Intelink Enterprise Collaboration Center 
Phone: 301-688-1800 (DSN) 644-1800
Email: dni-ices-accounts @ ugov.gov 

Internetworking Connections

These services are the transport of, and access to, high-speed networks. Access to these networks is available to eligible government agencies through the Intelink Network Operations and Engineering division. These connectivity services establish the link between an organization's communication backbone and the DNI-U network.

Intelink Enterprise Collaboration Center (IECC) can provide secure and reliable connectivity solutions for any size organization, function, or service. Web sites for individual programs to large organizations will all benefit by being connected to the fast fully-meshed VPN backbone utilizing a world-class network infrastructure, and monitored by certified system and network administrators.

To request a change to an existing circuit connection or to request a new connection please download the DNI-U Connection Request Form [WORD DOC] and submit according to the instructions included.