What do I need to do before I attempt to connect to my desktop remotely?

Important reminders:

  • The ability to remote connect to a campus computer must be approved - see this FAQ
  • Remote connections require the use of VPN.  See the VPN FAQs for more information
On the Mac computer you will be CONNECTING TO... On the Windows computer you will be CONNECTING TO...
  1. Open Self Service and go to the tools category. 
  2. Click Enable under Enable Remote Desktop
  3. Note that this will enable Remote Desktop for the currently signed in macOS user
  4. Obtain the IP address following this FAQ 
  5. Leave the computer TURNED ON

 

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