# Using teleworker

The Mitel Teleworker service enables you to work remotely with full access to voicemail, conferencing, and other features of the office phone system. The service is a secure solution which turns any Mitel IP phone or softphone into a teleworker set. To activate the teleworker setting:

1. From the MiCollab navigation menu, select Settings.
2. Select General.
3. Enable the Use Teleworker setting.
   Note: Disable the Use Teleworker setting while connected to a VPN.

Parent topic: Settings