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Faculty, staff,
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and students can access remote computers
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VPN Pulse Secure VPN is not necessary to use Remote Desktop provided you have properly configured using the remote gateway with the full computer name. |
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(e.g., desktops at work that you do not have physical access to) from their local device (e.g., a computer at home that you are using) using Remote Desktop technology.
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Most UConn computing resources do not require a remote desktop connection. If you are working off-campus and have a university-issued computer, you most likely do not need Remote Desktop. There are only a few computing resources that require it. |
Important reminders
The computer that you want to connect to
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remotely:
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Must remain on.
Must remain connected to the internet via Ethernet (hard-wired
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).
Cannot go into hibernation or sleep mode.
If you have been able to connect to a computer remotely, but have lost access,
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Terms:
For the purposes of these articles, remote machine will refer to the machine you are trying to connect to. This would typically be a desktop or otherwise off-site computer you do not have physical access to.
The local machine will refer to the machine you have physical access to. This would typically be a desktop at home, a laptop brought from work, or other mobile device.
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the computer is probably powered off or is offline. ITS is unable to go to your on-campus office to turn it on for you.
Limitations
If you are using a personal computer, this service is still possible and you may follow these guides as they are written. However, ITS cannot offer direct support for personal machines in the event of problems that may arise. Please also be aware
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for using a personal device for work.
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The Cisco AnyConnect VPN is not needed for Remote Desktop. Simply follow the guides below, paying specific attention to setting up the remote gateway on your local machine.
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Gaining Access:
If you are an admin on your own machine, as is standard for machines managed by ITS, you will not have issues remotely connecting. If you are not an admin, you should follow the articles as written, paying specific attention to the sections where you allow remote users to connect.
Instructional Guides
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- Setting Up Remote Desktop for Mac OSX as a Local Machine
- Setting up Remote Desktop on Android as a Local Device
- Setting up Remote Desktop on iOS as a Local Device
- Setting up Remote Desktop on Windows as a Local Machine
You cannot remotely connect to a computer running macOS or Linux.
Only the device admin can connect by default. Other users will need to be added manually.
Get started
First, you need to set up your remote (on-campus) computer to allow incoming remote desktop connection requests. You can do so here: Enable Incoming Remote Desktop Connections
Then, you can set up your local (off-campus) computer to connect to your remote desktop: Connecting to a Remote Computer